Learn About Bonds
A bond is a piece of paper that shows a person has agreed to loan money to the
U.S. Government.
The government uses the money to help pay its bills.
Click here to see what a bond looks like.
- Because it's easy!
You can buy Series EE Bonds and Series I Bonds from most banks or credit unions
where you live.
- It's good for America.
Money spent on savings bonds helps run the government.
- To save for education.
Bonds are a good way to save for college.
- For Gifts.
Bonds can be bought for gifts -- for birthdays, weddings, graduations,
births, or special holidays.
You can buy savings bonds online by setting up an account with TreasuryDirect or from most banks or credit unions where you live.
You can own a savings bond if you have a Social Security Number and you're a resident of the United States. (You can also own a bond if you're a resident of the United States living in a different country or if you work in the United States and are from a different country.)
How do I find out how much money I can get for my bond?
1. Ask at your (or your parent's) bank.
2. Try our Savings Bond Wizard or the Online Calculator.
The Savings Bond Wizard will tell you how much your bond is worth and let you keep a list of your bonds on your computer. You may want to ask a parent or teacher to help you download and use the Wizard.
Use the Online Calculator to enter information about your bond: series (type of bond - EE), issue date (when it was bought), and denomination ($50, $75, $100, $200, etc.)--the calculator will tell you how much the bond's worth today.
How can I get money for my bond?
You can cash your bonds at most banks or credit unions where you live.