Bonds

If you are now the owner of the savings bonds or if your parent listed you as the survivor beneficiary on the bonds, take them to a bank or other financial institution. In the presence of a bank official, fill out the redemption form on the back of the bonds and sign it. A driver’s […]

If you’re approaching retirement age or are a more conservative investor in general, investing your 401(k) assets in bonds may make sense. However, doing so may cost you in the long run in terms of portfolio growth. Talking to your 401(k) plan administrator or financial advisor about the best strategy to weather a bear market […]

Savings bonds can be cashed in any bank for up to $1,000. Is it possible for a bank to refuse to redeem a savings bond? Bring your bond to your bank, but not any bank. It has to be an account that you’ve owned for at least six months. If that isn’t possible, you can […]

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). Can credit cards be used to purchase bonds? While purchasing bonds using a credit card is […]

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 […]

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). Is it still possible to purchase Premium Bonds at the post office? NS&I Premium Bonds are […]

Savings bonds can be cashed in any bank for up to $1,000. Is it possible for a bank to refuse to redeem a savings bond? Bring your bond to your bank, but not any bank. It has to be an account that you’ve owned for at least six months. If that isn’t possible, you can […]

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 […]

You can also write to us and request a replacement Bond record if you aren’t registered for our online or phone services. How do I check the status of my Premium Bonds? Bond holders should keep in mind that the winnings do not expire, so you can check your history to see if you’ve won […]

You would lose the last three months of interest if you cash an EE bond before it reaches the age of five years. If you don’t redeem your EE bonds before they mature, you’ll get 30 years of interest. As a result, the longer you keep the bond (up to 30 years), the more valuable […]