Open an account with a bank, broker, or government securities platform that offers access to government securities
Complete identity verification and any required account setup
Decide which government security to buy, such as Treasury bills, notes, bonds, or savings bonds
Review the issue details, including maturity, interest rate, price, and purchase terms
Place an order through the platform during the offering period or in the secondary market
Specify the amount you want to buy
Confirm the trade and payment method
Wait for settlement and receive confirmation of ownership
Monitor the security until maturity or sell it in the secondary market if allowed