How to switch from paper Social Security checks by the Sept. 30 changeover to electronic

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper checks for benefit payments.
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The last day to switch federal payments to online direct deposit is approaching

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Kathleen Romig from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about the end of physical Social Security checks.

Changes to how Social Security, VA benefits are paid start this week: What to know

The order impacts “all Federal disbursements inclusive of intragovernmental payments, benefits payments, vendor payments, and tax refunds.” That includes any benefits sent out by the Social Security ...

Social Security and IRS Both Have This Payment Change Starting Next Week—Here's What You Need to Know To Get Paid

Starting Sept. 30, both the Social Security Administration and the IRS are phasing out paper checks as part of a massive ...

Social Security payments will see a big change next week: What you need to know about the September 30 update

The Social Security Administration will no longer issue these kinds of checks, starting Tuesday. Here’s what retirees will need to do to collect benefits. Starting next week on Tuesday, September 30, ...

Social Security to shift to fully electronic payments starting Sept. 30

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks ...