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Are you getting Social Security, VA or other federal benefits by paper check? You are required by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013.

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U.S. Treasury Requiring Electronic Federal Benefit Payments

The Treasury Department is phasing out paper check payments and requiring federal benefit recipients to get their money electronically. You can choose to get your payments by direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to a Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card account.

Act now to get your money safely and quickly – on time, every time!

  • Already getting federal benefit payments by paper check? Switch today!
    You must switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013. Switch now or Learn more
     
  • Retiring or applying for federal benefits soon? Be ready.
    You will get your money electronically from day one. Be ready to choose direct deposit or the Direct Express® card when you fill out your application. Learn More
     

If you do not choose an electronic payment option by March 1, 2013, you will receive your payments via the Direct Express® card so you will not experience any interruption in payment.

If you are already receiving your federal benefit payments electronically, this change will not affect you.

See the meaning of key words used on this website and find answers to questions often asked about electronic payments.

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The Treasury Department's Go Direct® public education campaign is helping educate federal benefit recipients about the new electronic payments requirement and what it means for them.

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