Random Listing

Law Articles

To search for a particular term please use the following search box.

Law Topics

Click on a Topic to see available articles for that topic.

Return to Law Dictionary Index

FAQs About Marketable Securities in TreasuryDirect

The U.S. Treasury has implemented some changes in the way it sells its products. This articles answers the most commonly asked questions about these changes:

How is TreasuryDirect changing?
How have individuals purchased Treasury marketable securities up until now?
Will the Legacy Treasury Direct system still be available?
How may I bid competitively in a Treasury auction?
Can I still open a Legacy Treasury Direct account?
What marketable securities may I purchase and hold in TreasuryDirect?
What is the minimum and maximum amount I may purchase noncompetitively?
What is a Zero-Percent Certificate of Indebtedness (Zero-Percent C or I or C of I)?
How do I place a bid for marketable securities in TreasuryDirect?
How can I register marketable securities?
Do I receive confirmation of my security purchase?
How do I see the final purchase price of my security after the auction?
Are there any fees for buying and holding marketable securities in TreasuryDirect?
What is the auction schedule for marketable securities?
How far in advance can I schedule a purchase?
What is accrued interest?
How do I receive interest and maturity payments from marketable securities?
Can I sell marketable securities prior to maturity?
May I transfer securities from my Legacy Treasury Direct account into my online TreasuryDirect account?
How do I transfer securities from my broker/dealer account into my TreasuryDirect account?
Can I transfer marketable securities out of my TreasuryDirect account?
May I transfer a partial amount of my marketable security?
How do I request a transfer of marketable securities to another TreasuryDirect account?
How do I know that TreasuryDirect has completed my transfer?
Are there any restrictions when transferring marketable securities?
Where can I go for more information?


Treasury Notes: Rates and Terms, Treasury Bonds: Rates and Terms, TIPS: Rates and Terms, and Treasury Bills: Rates and Terms.

Treasury Auctions. A tentative auction schedule is also available in your TreasuryDirect account.

Treasury Notes: Rates and Terms, Treasury Bonds: Rates and Terms, and TIPS: Rates and Terms.

Open an account in TreasuryDirect. (If you already have an account, you may skip this step.)
  • Complete the Legacy Treasury Direct form "Security Transfer Request" (PD F 5179). In the form's section 3, check the box for "Transfer to an Established On-line TreasuryDirect Account Number." (Download or order the form) Your signature on this form must be certified. Your bank may provide this service.
  • Mail the form to the Bureau of the Public Debt, at the address shown on the form.
    • www.treasurydirect.gov.


    Return to Banking

    Return to Law Dictionary Index