Frequently Asked Questions
How to purchase bonds as a gift
Q: Can I choose whether the bond is sent to me or to the gift recipient?
This depends on which method you use to purchase the bond:
- If you order the bond online, at www.csbonline.csb.gc.ca, it will be mailed to your address
- If you purchase the bond where you bank or invest, it can be provided only to you
- If you order the bond by phone, at 1 888 773-9999, you can choose to have it mailed to yourself or to the gift recipient (the registered owner).
Q: Can I purchase a bond for a child and, if so, do I need his/her SIN number?
A child can be the registered owner of Canada Savings Bonds. Simply provide the name and address of the child when you place your order. If the child does not have a SIN number your purchase can still be processed.
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Q: I want to know if my gift will arrive on time for a birthday or other event. How long after I make the purchase will the bond be received?
The delivery time is measured from the issue date of the bond to the day you receive the bond. For bonds ordered by telephone or online, delivery can take 4 - 6 weeks. For bonds purchased from a bank or financial institution, delivery can take 6 - 8 weeks.
Q: Can I arrange for you to mail my gift card to the recipient at the same time as the bond?
We make a gift card available to you, but cannot mail it with the bond. It is possible, however, for you to mail or present the bond and card together.
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