How To Buy A Savings Bond At A Bank Online

Since January 1, 2012, you can no longer buy paper savings bonds directly at a bank or other financial institution. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has transitioned to an almost entirely electronic system, making the online platform the primary way to purchase savings bonds.

The bank-based paper bond era has largely ended, with one remaining exception that does not involve a bank purchase: Buying savings bonds - TreasuryDirect how to buy a savings bond at a bank

Choose the bond series ( for fixed rates or I for inflation protection) and enter the purchase amount. Since January 1, 2012, you can no longer

To purchase a or Series I savings bond, you must link a U.S. bank account to a government-managed digital account. Step 1: Open a TreasuryDirect Account The bank-based paper bond era has largely ended,

During setup, you authorize the Treasury to debit funds directly from your checking or savings account to pay for your bonds. Log in to your account and select the "BuyDirect" tab.