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  1. FDIC confirms traditional savings account insurance limits, and TreasuryDirect allows direct purchases of T-bills.
  2. Savers are purchasing Series I bonds through their accounts on the TreasuryDirect platform.

TreasuryDirect Mandates Social Security Number for Bond Purchases

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TreasuryDirect began requiring users to provide a Social Security number for all purchases on November 2, 2026. New U.S. Series I savings bonds carry a 5.51% composite annual rate for the initial six-month period, though these bonds cannot be redeemed during the first 12 months. The platform also lists a 1.40% fixed rate alongside an inflation-linked portion that resets every six months.

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The requirement to verify identity via Social Security limits the pool of eligible buyers to U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, or civilian government employees. The bond rates are tied to inflation, which is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, influencing the real return for investors.

Savers are currently purchasing Series I bonds through TreasuryDirect, which also allows direct purchases of T-bills.

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