Considering Retail Dollar Bonds 2 for Investment Portfolio Diversification

You can diversify your investment portfolio and contribute to the economic development of the Philippines by investing in retail dollar bonds 2.

Investing in Retail Dollar Bonds 2 is available from September 27 to October 6, 2023. For a minimum investment of $200 USD or its Philippine Peso equivalent at the time of the transaction, you can already start your RDB 2 investment to make your dreams a reality!

No dollar account? No worries! You can invest using your peso account by simply using Peso Clear.

Note: Market foreign exchange rates will vary if placement is made via Peso Clear through select authorized selling agent banks.​
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What are the features of Retail Dollar Bonds 2?

• Affordable
• 5.5-Year Maturity
• Investing made easy
• Low Risk Investment
• Taxes on interest will be shouldered by the Issuer
• Negotiable and Transferrable
• Quarterly Interest Payments

Please be advised that the following are the selling agents for the 5.5-Year RDB2:

• BDO CAPITAL AND INVESTMENT CORPORATION
• BDO Capital and Investment Corporation
• Bank of the Philippine Islands
• China Banking Corporation
• Development Bank of the Philippines
• First Metro Investment Corporation
• The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. (HSBC)
• Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company
• Philippine National Bank
• Security Bank Corporation
• Land Bank of the Philippines
• Union Bank of the Philippines

How to Invest through Participating Banks?

• Inquire at participating banks near you. Check if the bank offers retail onshore dollar bonds. Use your Philippine Peso Account or open a new one for placements of Peso Clear or your onshore USD account for straight USD placement.
• Fill out the required forms. Provide the required documents.
• Pay the principal cost. The principal payment will be deducted from your bank account. Every quarter until the investment matures, the interest will be credited to your bank account. Once the Retail Dollar Bonds 2 reach maturity, the principal and last interest payment will be credited to your bank account.

How to Invest Online via the Online Ordering Facility?

• Log on to www.treasury.gov.ph. Read through the details of the investment before purchasing the Retail Dollar Bonds 2. Once understood, click Ready to Order.
• Accomplish Required Ordering Form. Input required information into Ordering Form. Select settlement bank. Agree to terms and conditions.
• Pay the Principal Cost. Log on to chosen settlement bank's online payment facility. Zero transaction fee.
• Proof of Investment. Notice of successful payment may be printed as your proof of investment in Retail Dollar Bonds 2. System-generated notice of successful payment shall be sent to your designated email address.

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To know more about the Bonds in the Philippines, you may consider the following topics:

Bureau of the Treasury's (BTr) Retail Dollar Bonds 2​
What are Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) and How to invest?
What are Retail Onshore Dollar Bonds? And How to Invest in RDBs?