Whether you have a local bank account and it accepts savings bonds, inquire if it will accept yours. The answer may be contingent on the length of time you’ve had an account there. If the bank will cash your check, find out if there is a monetary restriction on redemptions and what kind of identification […]

FS Form 1522 must be completed and signed (download or order). It’s possible that your signature will need to be certified (see instructions on the form). Treasury Retail Securities Services, P.O. Box 2186, Minneapolis, MN 55480-2186, with the bonds, FS Form 1522, and any supporting documentation (if needed). You must submit legal evidence or other […]

Savings bonds can be cashed in any bank for up to $1,000. What is the procedure for redeeming Series EE savings bonds? Whether you have a local bank account and it accepts savings bonds, inquire if it will accept yours. The answer may be contingent on the length of time you’ve had an account there. […]

Savings bonds can be cashed in any bank for up to $1,000. What is the procedure for redeeming Series EE bonds? Whether you have a local bank account and it accepts savings bonds, inquire if it will accept yours. The answer may be contingent on the length of time you’ve had an account there. If […]

Complete a Claim for Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed United States Savings Bonds to register a claim for a savings bond that has been lost, stolen, or destroyed (FS Form 1048). Please sign the form in the presence of a certifying officer who is authorized to do so (available at a bank, trust company, or credit […]

A bank transfer may be the best option for topping up your or your child’s funds on a regular basis. You can set up a standing order with your bank to top up more frequently. You can usually accomplish this online, over the phone, or in a branch. There’s no need to provide your card […]

Purchase a savings bond in the denomination of your choice ($25 to $10,000). Deliver the gift to the recipient’s TreasuryDirect account after the necessary five-business-day holding period has expired. You’ll need the recipient’s account number and legal name, as well as their Social Security number, to accomplish this. A parent or guardian can create a […]

Paper savings bonds are no longer marketed by financial institutions as of January 1, 2012. Treasury’s goal of increasing the number of electronic transactions with citizens and businesses is being furthered by this measure. SeriesEE savings bonds are low-risk savings instruments that yield interest until 30 years have passed or you cash them in, whichever […]

TreasuryDirect – Use an online account to purchase electronic savings bonds from the US Treasury. It’s both practical and safe. At www.treasurydirect.gov, you can open an account for as little as $25. Is it still possible to purchase a savings bond at a bank? Although the current 2.2 percent interest rate on Series I savings […]

Premium Bonds can be purchased through our safe online system. Please have your debit card information handy. You can buy Premium Bonds by bank transfer if you or the child you’re buying for already have some (including standing order). What is the most convenient way to purchase Premium Bonds? What is the procedure for purchasing […]