How Do You Purchase An EE Savings Bond?
Series EE Bonds are a popular option for investing for children. Easy to purchase, they offer a reasonable and safe return. When purchased in amounts half of face value, the bonds take several years to reach maturity and continue to earn interest for 30 years. Bonds can be purchased electronically at full value, earn interest from that valuation and continue to earn interest up to 30 years. Determine whether you want to purchase bonds through a bank or electronically. Electronic bonds can be purchased through Treasury Direct. Electronic bonds can be purchased in any amount to the penny as described in Step 2. Bonds that are not purchased electronically are purchased in incremental denominations from $50 to $10,000 as described in Step 6. Go to Treasure Direct online to purchase bonds electronically using a browser that supports 128-bit encryption. Open an account by providing key information, including the Social Security number, driver’s license number or state ID, bank routing number
