The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that starting September 30, 2025, the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal benefit payments.
If you are still receiving a paper check for Social Security, Veterans benefits, or any other Federal benefit, enroll in direct deposit using one of the following options:
- Call the Federal agency that pays your benefits and follow their instructions for enrolling in direct deposit. A list of the paying agencies’ contact information can be found here.
- Enrolling online at GoDirect.gov
- Call the Electronic Payment Solution Center at 800-967-6857, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ET
