Transferring From One System To Another — TreasuryDirect (2024)

Your marketable Treasury securities may be held in any of these three systems:

  • The commercial book-entry system
    (where a bank, broker, or dealer holds your securities)
  • TreasuryDirect
    (our current system where you may have an online account)
  • Legacy Treasury Direct
    (our previous system, which is phasing out)

From TreasuryDirect to the commercial book-entry system

To transfer a security to a bank, broker, or dealer, you need this information from them:

  • The Financial Institution's Wire Name
  • The routing number (ABA number) for that financial institution
  • The agent or broker's name and phone number
  • The name and account number of the account into which the security is going

When you have that information:

  1. Go to your TreasuryDirect account.
  2. Choose the Manage Direct tab.
  3. Identify the security or securities you want to transfer.
  4. Choose External Transfer.
  5. Open the link for FS Form 5511, "TreasuryDirect Transfer Request."
  6. Fill out the required information and follow the instructions on the form.

From the commercial book-entry system to TreasuryDirect

You must have a TreasuryDirect account to transfer the security into.

If you need to get one, open a TreasuryDirect account.

Once you have a TreasuryDirect account:

  1. Contact the bank, broker, or dealer who holds the security.
  2. Give them this information for the transfer:
  • Receiving bank name (all caps; no spaces): TREASURYDIRECT
  • ABA number: 051736158
  • Your TreasuryDirect account number

Within TreasuryDirect

You may transfer a security to a primary account, custom account, or minor linked account.

If you are transferring the security to another primary account, you will need the recipient's Social Security Number and TreasuryDirect account number.

To transfer a security from one TreasuryDirect account to another:

  1. Go to your TreasuryDirect account.
  2. Choose the Manage Direct tab.
  3. Choose the option for making this type of transfer.
  4. Fill out the required information.

From Legacy Treasury Direct to the commercial book-entry system, to TreasuryDirect, or transferring within Legacy Treasury Direct

For any kind of transfer from or within Legacy Treasury Direct, you must fill out Form 5179 and mail it as directed on the form.

For each type of transfer to a bank, broker, or dealer, a TreasuryDirect account, or another Legacy Treasury Direct account, you need specific information.

Review the form before you start so you know what information to gather to fill out the form correctly.

If you are transferring to a bank, broker, or dealer, contact them to get the information you need for Form 5179.

Transferring From One System To Another — TreasuryDirect (2024)

FAQs

Transferring From One System To Another — TreasuryDirect? ›

Go to your TreasuryDirect account. Choose the Manage Direct tab. Identify the security or securities you want to transfer. Choose External Transfer.

Can Treasury bills move between accounts? ›

Treasury marketable securities can also be transferred to/from a broker/dealer, financial institution, another TreasuryDirect account, or from a Legacy TreasuryDirect account.

Can you have two TreasuryDirect accounts? ›

You can potentially have two accounts in TreasuryDirect to accommodate your individual and trust needs, but the details depend on the type of trust and your specific situation. Here's a breakdown: Individual Account: Yes,you can definitely have a primary individual account for yourself in TreasuryDirect.

Can you link TreasuryDirect accounts? ›

TreasuryDirect Linked accounts let you open a Minor account (in an individual account only) or Custom account linked to your Primary account.

Can Treasuries be transferred? ›

Transferring Treasury securities to an IRA

You can transfer securities purchased and held in a TreasuryDirect account to an IRA or other account with a broker or bank; check with your institution for details, says Benson.

How do I transfer Treasury marketable securities out of my TreasuryDirect account? ›

You cannot sell a Treasury marketable security directly from your TreasuryDirect account. To sell a Treasury marketable security that is in your TreasuryDirect account, you must transfer the security to a broker/dealer account. The broker/dealer can sell the security for you.

What are the disadvantages of TreasuryDirect? ›

Securities purchased through TreasuryDirect cannot be sold in the secondary market before they mature. This lack of liquidity could be a disadvantage for investors who may need to access their investment capital before the securities' maturity.

Can I create a new TreasuryDirect account? ›

Open your Internet browser and type "www.treasurydirect.gov" in the address window. On the TreasuryDirect home page, in the upper right corner, select “Open an Account.” On the "TreasuryDirect - Open an Account" page, select "TreasuryDirect." Read the three steps on the “Open An Account >> Intro” page.

What does pod mean on TreasuryDirect? ›

The registration says "POD" standing for "PAYABLE ON DEATH." Example: LESLIE DOE POD DANA DOE. Leslie is the owner and Dana is the beneficiary.

Can you have a beneficiary on a TreasuryDirect account? ›

The name of another person may be added as a coowner or beneficiary. 2. The present coowners, regardless of relationship, may request reissue to remove either or both of their names and reissue the bonds in the name of another person related to either of them by blood, legal adoption, or marriage.

Does TreasuryDirect send 1099s? ›

We put a 1099 into your TreasuryDirect account if: You cash a savings bond in TreasuryDirect. (We don't provide a 1099 if you only buy or hold a savings bond.) You hold a marketable security in TreasuryDirect and the security earns interest.

What is the 45 day rule for TreasuryDirect? ›

Customer service personnel will perform the transfer when the form is received and approved. You'll receive an e-mail confirming that activity has occurred in your account. TreasuryDirect requires Treasury Marketable Securities be held for 45 days following original issue before they may be externally transferred.

Does TreasuryDirect use ACH or wire transfer? ›

ACH Debits

You may purchase any of the TreasuryDirect product line by designating a specific bank account as the Source of Funds. A debit to your selected bank account is initiated for the requested purchase date.

Can you lose money investing in U.S. Treasuries? ›

Key Takeaways

There is virtually zero risk that you will lose principal by investing in T-bonds. There is a risk that you could have earned better money elsewhere. Investing decisions are always a tradeoff between risk and reward.

Can Treasury bills be rolled over? ›

How will the Desk determine the amount of Treasury bills to roll over at each issuance date? If the amount of Treasury coupon principal payments for a given month is greater than the monthly cap, then Treasury bill principal payments will be fully rolled over that month.

Can Treasury bills be redeemed early? ›

We sell Treasury Bills (Bills) for terms ranging from four weeks to 52 weeks. Bills are sold at a discount or at par (face value). When the bill matures, you are paid its face value. You can hold a bill until it matures or sell it before it matures.

Can you sell Treasury bills at any time? ›

You can sell a T-Bill before its maturity date without penalty, although you will be charged a commission. (With CDs, you pay a sizeable penalty for early withdrawals.)

Can you reinvest Treasury bills? ›

Bills can be scheduled for reinvestment for up to two years; other eligible Treasury marketable securities can be scheduled to reinvest one time. When your bill matures, the proceeds will be reinvested or used to purchase the next available security of the same type and term as the original purchase.

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