Direct Deposit: A Fast, Convenient, and Secure Way to Receive Your Benefit Payments
Last Updated: February 11, 2021
At Social Security and Veterans Affairs, issuing timely benefit payments is a core service we both provide. After all, we know you want your benefits on time to cover your household or medical expenses. The most secure way to get your benefits is to receive them electronically. It’s faster, safer, and more convenient than a paper check.
More than 98 percent of individuals receive their monthly benefit payments electronically—either by direct deposit or on their Direct Express® Debit Mastercard®. They don’t have to wait for a check to arrive in the mail and go to a bank or other location to cash it. Instead, their monthly benefits are deposited into their bank account or debit card automatically on the payment date.
We encourage everyone to sign up for direct deposit or the Direct Express® Debit Mastercard®. You can learn more about direct deposit on Social Security’s Direct Deposit webpage. Please share this information with your friends and family—and also on social media.
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Jo
I find it hard to believe you’re not able to change your social security pay date I get charge a $75 a month late fee on my rent because my social security comes the second Wednesday of every month
Robert D. Burgener
How much money can an SSI recpient have in savings?
Ann C., Public Affairs Specialist
Hi, Robert. If you are referring to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, a person must have $2,000 or less in countable resources to be eligible. For the definition of a resource, visit our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Anita U.
In the article you state how important it is for people to receive their benefits. It’s critical they have the funds to pay essential bills. With many it’s the only funds they receive monthly. They have learned to manage their funds to cover all bills owed. Many receive just enough with little to nothing left to buy other needs. They can’t afford for someone to make unauthorized large charges that paying their bills in danger.
That happens alot and results in pure panic, stress and extreme anxiety, even panic attacks.
SS is millions of peoples lifeline to have a place to live independently, purchase and prepare meals, showers, service animals, receive caregivers-family-friends etc.
SSA can’t afford fraud or money stolen that’s a crime. As a govt agency responsible for citizens monetary funds, security and trust must be a priority.
How could SSA be so irresponsible you didn’t take the time to find a decent, fair, honest,respectful card company that recepients deserve? You are associated with Direct Express, how they conduct their business reflects on SSA. They are the most despicable card company among all of them. Clearly you know this and do absolutely nothing to resolve the countless issues people have with them. Direct Express reviews on Google have thousands of complaints. The BBB rates them 2nd worst company and stopped trying to work with them. They allow theft of benefits from unauthorized charges. The #1 complaint. I have not read 1 dispute complaint that funds was returned. All disputes are denied. When the same company, business, entity or person continues to illegally take funds, card company will block access from them. Direct refuses and denies your dispute. Their solution is to charge you 20$ for a new card that should come in 7-10 days when it really comes in 30-40 days and you have no money to pay your bills and charged late fees. Website is only to view transactions that’s it. Everything else requires phone call, that you can never get through. After 10 mins in Que you’ll be disconnected. I’ve spent 7 days and 42 calls to activate a card. When your lucky enough to actually talk to a human, their English is so horrible you want to scream.
So far 700 people have signed up for a class action lawsuits against Direct and SSA. People have had enough and are just sick and tired with all things govt, corporations, media but mostly injustice& no accountability.
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Marilyn Montgomery
can anyone tell me why, as I am in the UK and receive my widows social security every month, electronically, April 3rd payment did not arrive as usual. Does Easter weekend affect the electronic payments the 3rd. Today is the 6th and nothing….
Vonda
Hi Marilyn, thanks for using our blog. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Thanks!