SAVINGS BONDS

Do I need to have information displaying on the paper bond corrected? What if there is a misspelling, incorrect address, or incorrect social security number?
Misspelled Name -- EE Bonds don't need to be reissued to correct small typographical errors in names. The bond needs to be reissued if the error is sign...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:19 AM
How do I redeem my savings bonds?
You can cash your EE/E Bonds and Savings Notes at any branch location. When you present the bonds, you'll be asked to establish your identity. You can d...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:19 AM
I noticed savings bonds are being sold through auction sites such as eBay, but I thought ownership was non-transferable. How does this work?
Savings bonds are sometimes sold as souvenirs or collectors' items. The sale doesn't affect the ownership of the savings bond, since by regulation, ...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:20 AM
I'd like to buy a savings bond as a gift. What if I don't know the owner's social security number?
If you don't know the social security number of the bond recipient and you are buying a paper savings bond, you may use your own. The social security nu...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:21 AM
What are Patriot Bonds?
Patriot bonds are paper EE Bonds . They are inscribed with the words "Patriot Bond." The Patriot Bond is identical in every way to the paper EE Bo...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:22 AM
What are my savings bonds worth?
It's good to know what your bonds are worth before you redeem them. There are several options to help you determine the current redemption value of your...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:22 AM
What are the savings bond denominations?
Paper EE Bonds: Can be bought in $50, $75, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 denominations. Electronic EE Bonds: Can be bought to the penny for...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:23 AM
What do I do if I never received my savings bond?
Go to the Treasury Direct website at www.treasurydirect.gov.  Complete a form for Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed U.S. Savings Bonds (Form PD F 1048) and mail i...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:24 AM
What if I am not sure if I have redeemed a savings bond?
If you have the serial numbers, the Bureau of Public Debt can look up the status of the securities, assuming they are U.S. Treasury securities. To do so, a ...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:24 AM
What information do I need to buy a savings bond?
Savings bonds must be purchased through the US Treasury.  Your social security number (SSN) is needed to buy a bond. The bond owner will be asked to provide...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:26 AM