How can I locate information about old, lost, or abandoned checking accounts?
First, if possible, contact the financial institution where you opened the account. If the institution no longer exists, contact your state banking agency. Provide the agency with as much detail as possible, including the financial institution’s name, the account number, and the exact name(s) on the account.
First, if possible, contact the institution that held the account. If the institution no longer exists, you can search for the successor to the institution (if there is one) on the FDIC’s Bank Find Web site and contact the successor institution to determine whether it has information about the account. If you still need information, you can contact your state banking agency by checking in the State Government section of your telephone directory. Provide the agency with as much detail as possible, including the institution’s name, the account number, the exact name(s) on the account, and any other information you may have concerning the account.
