When Canada Savings Bonds (CSBs) and Canada Premium Bonds (CPBs) go
on sale, find out the current interest rates. They are the same no matter where you buy your savings bonds.
5 quick steps
1. Decide how much to invest
The minimum amount is $100 for compound-interest bonds and $300 for regular-interest bonds.
2. Choose a CSB or CPB
If you want more flexibility to get your money out, CSBs may be a better choice.
3. Decide if you want them inside a TSFA, RRSP or RRIF
You will have to set up a self-directed account at a financial institution or investment firm.
4. Decide where and how to buy
Buy in person at a financial institution or investment firm, over the phone or online. Pay by cheque, transfer from a bank account or through a payroll savings plan (if your employer offers one).
5. Find out how to get your certificates
If you buy your bonds through a financial institution, you can pick up your certificates where you bought the bonds or have them mailed to you. If you buy your bonds through an investment firm or payroll savings plan, you won't get a certificate.
Where to buy savings bonds
- Banks and trust companies
- Credit unions, and caisses populaires
- Investment firms
- Directly from Canada Savings Bonds:
- call toll-free at 1-888-773-9999
- online
- At work if your employer offers a payroll savings programs (CSBs only)