You can buy actual T Bills through Treasury Direct without commission. I find it hard to believe IB has a 1MM minimum when the minimum issue is $1,000. surdo
that is comparing apples and oranges IB doesn't want to set themselves to accept small orders which have to be transmitted, posted booked and errors etc. ief symbol for 8 to 10 year maturity
I guess you have experience with "Small Orders"! The OP asked for T Bills while he is on vacation not 8 Year paper.