Decision No. 21/2017/QĐ-TTg On Insurance Payment Limits

Decision No. 21/2017/QĐ-TTg stipulates insurance payment limits under the Law on Deposit Insurance, applicable to depositors and organizations participating in deposit insurance. The maximum limit is VND 75 million for all deposits of an individual at one organization participating in deposit insurance.

Document No.21/2017/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityState Bank of Vietnam
Signed byNguyễn Xuân Phúc — Thủ tướng
Updated17/06/2026
SectorBanking
FieldInspectionBanking Supervision
Issued date15/06/2017
Effective date05/08/2017
Expiry date12/12/2021
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 21/2017/QĐ-TTg stipulates insurance payment limits under the Law on Deposit Insurance, applicable to depositors and organizations participating in deposit insurance. The maximum limit is VND 75 million for all deposits of an individual at one organization participating in deposit insurance.

Scope of application

["Depositors", "Organizations Participating in Deposit Insurance", "Deposit Insurers", "Other Authorities, Organizations, and Individuals Related to Deposit Insurance Activities"]

Key points

  • "Depositor" → is entitled to a maximum insurance payment of VND 75 million for all deposits at one organization participating in deposit insurance under Article 3.
  • Organizations Participating in Deposit Insurance → must comply with the provisions on insurance payment limits under Article 3.
  • Authorities, organizations, and individuals related → are responsible for implementing the provisions of this Decision under Article 5.
  • Deposit Insurers → are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Decision under Article 5.
  • Ministers, Heads of Ministries Equivalent to Ministries, and General Directors of Vietnam Deposit Insurance Corporation → are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Decision under Article 5.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Depositors benefit from clear regulations on insurance payment limits, which help them understand their rights.
  • Organizations Participating in Deposit Insurance may face difficulties in managing and conducting transactions related to deposits exceeding the insurance limit.
  • State management authorities have additional legal grounds for supervising deposit insurance activities, ensuring citizens' rights.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum insurance payment limit?

The maximum limit is VND 75 million for all deposits of an individual at one organization participating in deposit insurance under Article 3.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

Ministers, Heads of Ministries Equivalent to Ministries, and General Directors of Vietnam Deposit Insurance Corporation are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Decision under Article 5.

To whom does this Decision apply?

It applies to depositors, organizations participating in deposit insurance, deposit insurers, and other authorities and organizations related according to Article 2.

When does this Decision take effect?

Takes effect from August 5, 2017 under Article 4.

Full text

DECISION

ON THE LIMIT OF INSURANCE PAYMENT

Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization dated June 19, 2015;

Pursuant to the Law on Deposit Insurance dated June 18, 2012;

Pursuant to Decree No. 68/2013/NĐ-CP dated June 28, 2013 of the Government detailing and guiding implementation of the Law on Deposit Insurance;

At the proposal of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam;

The Prime Minister issues this Decision on the limit of insurance payment.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decision stipulates the limit of insurance payment as provided for in Clause 2, Article 24 of the Law on Deposit Insurance.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Insured depositors.

2. Organizations participating in deposit insurance.

3. Deposit insurance organizations.

4. Other agencies, organizations and individuals related to deposit insurance activities.

Article 3. Limit of Insurance Payment

The amount of insurance paid for all insured deposits (including principal and interest) of an individual at a participating organization shall not exceed seventy-five million Vietnamese dong (VND 75,000,000).

Article 4. Effective Date

This Decision takes effect from August 5, 2017.

Article 5. Implementation

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies and government-affiliated agencies, Chairmen of the Board of Directors and General Managers of Vietnam Deposit Insurance Corporation, Chairmen of the Board of Directors, Chairmen of the Board of Members and General Managers (Directors) of credit organizations and foreign bank branches, and Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

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