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If you apply for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you must receive your payments electronically.  If you did not sign up for electronic payments when you applied for benefits, we strongly urge you to do it now.  You must switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013.  If you don't, the U.S. Department of the Treasury may send your benefits via the Direct Express® card program to avoid an interruption in payment.

It's safe, quick and convenient.

If you are already receiving benefits, you can obtain a password and start or change Direct Deposit online. You can also sign up at your bank, credit union or savings and loan.

Or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Direct Deposit - Simple, Safe, Secure

Direct Express

If you would like to learn more about Direct Express view Treasury's You Tube Video at http://www.youtube.com/GoDirectUSTreasGov (DISCLAIMER)

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Last reviewed or modified Monday Aug 13, 2012
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