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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Other Special Purpose Securities

This is a series of Frequently Asked Questions about other Special Purpose Securities handled by the Division of Special Investments (DSI). It includes general information about these securities. It does not include information about State and Local Government Series (SLGS) Securities. You may access a different FAQ page concerning SLGS.
    1.1) How are funds submitted to Public Debt for purchase of Tax and Loss Bonds using the Fedwire funds transfer system?
    1.2) How do I exchange registered definitive Tax and Loss Bonds for book-entry Tax and Loss Bonds?
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1.) Tax and Loss Bonds


    1.1) How are funds submitted to Public Debt for purchase of Tax and Loss Bonds using he Fedwire funds transfer system?

    Your financial institution will transmit funds for purchase using the Fedwire funds transfer system as described in the following chart:


    FIELD NAMEDESCRIPTION
    Sender ABAABA Number of Financial Institution Submitting Funds
    Name (Sender)Name of the Financial Institution Submitting Funds
    Receiver ABAEnter 051036476
    Name (Receiver)Enter TREAS BPD DSI
    Type CodeEnter 1000
    AmountAmount of Payment
    ORG (Originator)Name of the Owner (Name of Company purchasing bonds)
    Product-CodeEnter BTR
    RFB (Reference to the Beneficiary Information)The Owner's Employer Identification Number (EIN of the Company
    NOTE: DO NOT ENTER DASHES, SLASHES, OR SPACES.)
    BBI (Bank to Bank Information)Tax and Loss Bonds

    1.2) How do I exchange registered definitive Tax and Loss Bonds for book-entry Tax and Loss Bonds?

    Send the registered definitive Tax and Loss Bonds by registered mail to Bureau of Public Debt, Division of Special Investments, P.O. Box 396, Parkersburg, WV 26106-0396. The bonds will then be placed in a book-entry account and you will be mailed a Statement of Account as confirmation.

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This FAQ is maintained by Public Debt's Division of Special Investments. Keep in mind that these questions may not fit all situations and are intended as a guideline.

Updated November 30, 2025
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