Edit: It seems I am incorrect.
> The standard deposit insurance coverage limit is $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured bank, per ownership category. Deposits held in different ownership categories are separately insured, up to at least $250,000, even if held at the same bank.
Per account "type" and structure. For DDAs if you are married it will be:
You: $250k
Your+your wife: $250k
You POD your wife : $250k
Your wife: $250k
Your wife POD you: $250k
My understanding is that this might cause an unwelcome surprise to (for example) someone with a personal account at Bank A, and a sweep account at Brokerage P that sends its funds into accounts at Banks A, B, and C.