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0 points3np4y ago0 comments

Are TIPS bonds accessible outside the US for non-Americans?

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AFAIK, TreasuryDirect should be available to non-Americans. You'll need to get a U.S. Tax Identification Number, and figure out your tax situation though: it'll vary from country to country based on treaties with the U.S.

3npOP4y ago

Looked it up.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/help/TDHelp/faq.htm#Ope...

> In order to open a TreasuryDirect account, an individual or entity account manager must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN), be 18 years of age or over, and be legally competent. An entity must have a valid SSN or Employer Identification Number (EIN). The account owner must also have a United States address of record and have an account at a U.S. depository financial institution that will accept debits and credits using the Automated Clearing House method of payment.

AFAIUI, getting an SSN from abroad as a non-US citizen/resident is not realistic.

murderfs4y ago

Ah, yeah, you're right. You can probably still buy them through a broker, though. Searching around a bit, it looks like you should be able to open an account with Schwab: https://international.schwab.com/

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gruez4y ago

The account might be available to non-americans, but I-bonds aren't.

>Who may own an I bond?

>Individuals

>Yes, if you have a Social Security Number and meet any one of these three conditions:

> United States citizen, whether you live in the U.S. or abroad

> United States resident

> Civilian employee of the United States, no matter where you live

>To buy and own an electronic I bond, you must first establish a TreasuryDirect account.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ibonds...

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murderfs4y ago

3npOP4y ago

Looked it up.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/help/TDHelp/faq.htm#Ope...

AFAIUI, getting an SSN from abroad as a non-US citizen/resident is not realistic.

murderfs4y ago

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gruez4y ago

The account might be available to non-americans, but I-bonds aren't.

>Who may own an I bond?

>Individuals

>Yes, if you have a Social Security Number and meet any one of these three conditions:

> United States citizen, whether you live in the U.S. or abroad

> United States resident

> Civilian employee of the United States, no matter where you live

>To buy and own an electronic I bond, you must first establish a TreasuryDirect account.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ibonds...

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