New York § 4-A - 4-ABanks to display signs

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 4-A — 4-ABanks to display signs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-A. 4-ABanks to display signs

§ 4-a. Banks to display signs. Every banking organization having as its purpose or among its purposes the receipt of deposits, shall continuously display a sign, or signs, as prescribed by the superintendent of financial services, at each station or window within the state where deposits are usually and normally received in its principal place of business and in all its branches indicating whether deposits are insured, and if insured the name of the insurer and the extent to which each depositor is insured. Signs in non-insured banking organizations shall clearly and legibly state "DEPOSITS NOT INSURED", all in letters of the same size and character. No sign shall appear in any non-insured bank with regard to insurance or deposits except as herein prescribed.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 4-A

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 4-A cover?

Section 4-A ("4-ABanks to display signs") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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