NCUA insurance
Federal deposit insurance for credit unions, run by the National Credit Union Administration and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.
The NCUA's Share Insurance Fund covers accounts at all federal credit unions and the large majority of state-chartered ones, up to $250,000 per owner, per credit union, per ownership category.
It works like FDIC insurance at banks. Look for the NCUA sign at the branch or on the website before you deposit.