Ministry of Finance: Issuance of the Third and Fourth Series of Savings Bonds in 2026.

In order to raise financial funds to support the development of the national economy and social undertakings, the Ministry of Finance has decided to issue the 3rd and 4th series of Savings Bonds in 2026. Both series of bonds are fixed-rate and fixed-term products. The 3rd series has a term of 3 years, a nominal annual interest rate of 1.63%, and a maximum issuance amount of 31.5 billion yuan; the 4th series has a term of 5 years, a nominal annual interest rate of 1.7%, and a maximum issuance amount of 38.5 billion yuan. The issuance period for both series of bonds is from June 10 to June 19, 2026, with interest starting from June 10, 2026, and paying interest annually on June 10th. The principal and final interest of the 3rd series and 4th series will be repaid on June 10, 2029 and June 10, 2031, respectively. If the People's Bank of China adjusts the 3-year financial institution deposit benchmark interest rate from the date of the issuance announcement to the day before the issuance begins, both series of bonds will be cancelled. During the issuance period, if the People's Bank of China adjusts the 3-year financial institution deposit benchmark interest rate, the issuance of both series of bonds will be suspended from the date of the interest rate adjustment, and the unsold issuance amount will be recalled and cancelled by the Ministry of Finance.