31 CFR § 363.147 - How do I purchase a payroll zero-percent certificate of indebtedness?

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title: "31 CFR § 363.147 - How do I purchase a payroll zero-percent certificate of indebtedness?"
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section_name: "How do I purchase a payroll zero-percent certificate of indebtedness?"
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part_name: "REGULATIONS GOVERNING SECURITIES HELD IN TREASURYDIRECT"
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# 363.147 How do I purchase a payroll zero-percent certificate of indebtedness?

You may purchase a payroll zero-percent certificate of indebtedness through your TreasuryDirect® account using your payroll savings plan. (See §§ 363.59 and 363.60 for more information on opening a payroll savings plan.) The only method of purchase for a payroll zero-percent certificate of indebtedness is a credit of funds from your employer or financial institution using the ACH method. You cannot purchase a payroll zero-percent certificate of indebtedness by using a debit from your financial institution.

[75 FR 70817, Nov. 19, 2010]