how long do savings bonds pay?
These bonds earn interest for 30 years. Bonds Bought May 2005 and After (**ACTIVE**). Series EE Savings Bonds issue dated on or after May 1, 2005 will earn a fixed rate of interest for 20 years, at which time the bond should have reached it's face value. If the bond has not reached it's face value, the Treasury will make a one time adjustment up to the face value.