From FDIC:
Does adding beneficiaries to my account change my FDIC insurance coverage?
You can designate up to six (6) individuals per account as beneficiaries who will each receive equal shares upon the acount holder's passing. Each beneficiary is eligible for up to $250,000 in FDIC coverage per account owner. By setting up beneficiaries on your account, you can increase your FDIC coverage. For example, joint account owners who qualify for $250,000 each in FDIC coverage would increase their coverage to $750,000 each if three beneficiaries are named to their Savings account. You can calculate how adding beneficiaries to your deposit accounts and having accounts in different ownership categories will affect your FDIC coverage by visiting the FDIC's Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator at FDIC.gov/edie.
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