: If you are interested in Treasury marketable securities (like Notes, Bonds, or Bills) rather than standard savings bonds, you can sometimes purchase these through a bank or broker via competitive bidding. Key Purchase Limits (as of 2026) Bank of America Financial Center Services FAQs
: The only remaining way to obtain physical paper bonds is by using your federal tax refund. You must file IRS Form 8888 with your tax return to request paper Series I bonds in $50 increments. Bank of America's Role
While you cannot buy bonds at Bank of America, the bank still provides specific services for existing bonds:
You cannot buy savings bonds directly from Bank of America or any other private financial institution. Since 2012, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has transitioned to electronic-only sales for most savings bonds, which must be purchased through the government’s official portal. How to Buy Savings Bonds
: You can often cash in matured paper savings bonds at Bank of America financial centers , provided you have an active checking or savings account with them.
: Create a free account at TreasuryDirect.gov to buy electronic Series EE or Series I bonds. You can link your Bank of America checking or savings account to fund these purchases.
Because banks no longer sell these securities, you must use the following methods: