Why do you pay a lower rate for investments that are greater than $5 Million?

The rate paid to investments greater than $5 million is designed to encourage investors to maintain investments below $5 million and the reduced rate only applies to that portion of your investment that is greater than $5 million.

What if I have questions about my investment?

For up-to-date information about your investment or current GE Interest Plus rates, you may login to eService or call our automated telephone service at 1-800-433-4480, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Representatives are also available at this number, business days, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

How do I invest in GE Interest Plus?

To invest, you will submit your application online. For individuals, joint tenants and custodial investors, your application will be reviewed online in real time. if your application is approved, you will have the opportunity to fund your investment either through electronic transfer from a linked bank account or by mailing in a check. For trust investors, you will submit your application online and then mail in supporting documentation along with your check to fund your investment.

Can I apply for an investment if I do not have a Driver’s License?

Yes. If you do not have a Driver’s License, you may apply as long as you have a valid, non-expired State ID.

What types of checks will you accept for investment?

Your investment check must be drawn on a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of a foreign bank. Funds must be in U.S. dollars. Cash, money orders, traveler’s checks, starter checks, cashier’s checks, credit card checks, foreign checks and third party checks are not acceptable. Your check must be made payable to “GE Interest Plus” or the registered investors of the GE Interest Plus Investment. Initial investment checks must be made out to “GE Interest Plus.”

How do I add to or redeem from my investment?

The easiest way to invest more or redeem a portion of your investment is by linking an external bank account and electronically transferring funds to and from your linked bank account. Such transactions may be done on a one-off basis or you may set up automatic monthly investment or redemption transactions. Other ways to invest include mailing in a check, wiring in funds, payroll deductions, authorizing Social Security to deposit your monthly payments, and authorizing automatic monthly transfers from a linked bank account. In addition to requesting an electronic redemption transfer to your linked bank account, you may redeem through check writing (if you are enrolled and maintain a signature card on file) and the Wire Redemption Service (if you are enrolled).

Can I redeem my investment at any time?

Yes, you can do so at no charge by simply writing a check ($250 minimum), transferring money to a linked bank account through electronic transfer or enrolling in the Wire Redemption Service option (subject to a $1,000 minimum wire amount and a $25 wire fee).

Are there any penalties for redeeming funds?

No. You have unlimited access to your investment if the funds are available for redemption. If you write a check under the $250 minimum or redeem funds using the Wire Redemption Service, requirement, however, you may be assessed a fee as described in our prospectus and supplements.

What type of bank account can I link to my GE Interest Plus investment?