As of January 1, 2012, paper savings bonds are no longer sold at financial institutions. This action supports Treasury’s goal to increase the number of electronic transactions with citizens and businesses. Click here for details about purchasing savings bonds electronically.

If your credit union cashes savings bonds, explain your policy. You can find information and a guide on TreasuryDirect.gov here: http://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/savbond/guide/guide_cash.htm