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17. Most likely you will need a *medallion* signature guarantee.

Fri Apr 30, 2021, 12:05 AM

Apr 2021

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Not all banks are members of STAMP program. If you happen to be a client of a small bank that isn't, they will need to refer you to one of their correspondent banks for the guarantee. Yes, it can be a colossal hassle. It's one reason it's a good idea to be a client of a good-sized bank that can provide it.

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I have misplaced my US Savings Bonds [View all] Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 OP

I'm interested also. badhair77 Apr 2021 #1

Did you buy them through an employer? Freddie Apr 2021 #2

No. They were not. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #6

Any chance you put them in an old safety deposit box? MLAA Apr 2021 #3

Yeah, we have torn the house apart looking for them. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #8

One more idea.... MLAA Apr 2021 #4

Just apply with the government. Chipper Chat Apr 2021 #5

Yes, I went to that page and it was down. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #7

Info. here: CountAllVotes Apr 2021 #9

Thanks for this info. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #10

Glad to help CountAllVotes Apr 2021 #11

Most likely you will need a *medallion* signature guarantee. lastlib Apr 2021 #17

And if someone IS buying some..... MyOwnPeace Apr 2021 #12

My mother lost some HH bonds Tomconroy Apr 2021 #13

Thank you Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #15

Try this JohnSJ Apr 2021 #14

Yeah, the year and month I bought them is going to be a close guess Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #16