09/26/2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments on September 30, 2025.
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 federal agency numbers can be found here https://godirect.gov/gpw/paying-agencies/?language=en
* Enrolling online at www.GoDirect.gov
* Call the Electronic Payment Solution Center at 800-967-6857, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ET
U.S. Treasury direct deposit for Federal benefit checks. Direct Express. Electronic Payment. 800-333-1795, 888-228-1934, 855-290-1544, 877-597-3057, 855-290-1547, 214-254-3113