Government bonds go on sale

The sale of government bonds has begun in Slovakia. The interested party needs to come to one of the branches of banks that offer bonds, although some will also have this option online. Those who are interested in government bonds then fill out a questionnaire, familiarize themselves with the offer, and sign a contract. The bank will open a technical account for the customer, through which they will then purchase the securities. The state will offer two types: investor and patriot. The first has a maturity of two years with an interest rate of 3%. The second has four years with an interest rate of 3.3%. Director of the Debt and Liquidity Management Agency Daniel Bytčánek explains: "They are tax-free, there is no need to file any special tax return and the proceeds will arrive in the account on April 2, 2026."

If someone offers bonds at a better interest rate, be careful–these are fraudsters who exploit the low financial literacy of their victims, warned Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický. "The only way to get a government bond is through the branches of five banks," he underlined.

The first purchase option is limited to March, after which the bonds will be available for trading on the stock exchange, and cannot be cancelled early as a term deposit.

Source: Nina Bálintová, Slovak Radio