how to buy I bONDS NOW THAT BANKS DON'T SELL THEM

[MONTY]

TresauryDirect web site is impossible. I want to buy an I bond for my grandson. I have done this every year for quite some time and now banks do not sell them. I was told to go online. I spent two days and several hours trying to buy a gift bond and have not yet succeeded. Going through hoops is not my thing. Any suggestions? I registered on TreasuryDirect but then became bogged down with details I have never needed before.

[jpg7n16]

The treasury direct site has demos of how to login, how to purchase savings bonds in your account, etc.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/indiv.htm

How to buy bonds in your account:
Individual - How to Buy a Gift Savings Bond In TreasuryDirect (includes audio)

[GrimJack]

It is very difficult to get an actual paper bond anywhere except at the treasury

[jpg7n16]

It is very difficult to get an actual paper bond anywhere except at the treasury

Very difficult indeed...

Treasury to End Over-the-Counter Sales of Paper U.S. Savings Bonds; Action will save $70 million over first five years