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Getting Checks

Still getting paper checks? ACT TODAY!


To protect you against rising mail theft and financial fraud, the federal government will stop sending paper checks after September 30, 2025, except in limited cases. Federal benefit payments are required to be made electronically – through direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to the Direct Express® Debit Mastercard® card.

Switch to direct deposit and enjoy:

  • Faster access to your money
  • Secure delivery – no lost or stolen checks
  • Peace of mind that your payment will be in your account as expected

Already getting your federal benefit payment(s) to a bank or credit union account or Direct Express® Debit Mastercard®? You do NOT need to take any further action.

Get Ready to Enroll


Direct Deposit


To enroll for direct deposit, you will be asked to provide information such as your:


  • Social Security number
  • Information from your most recent federal benefit check or claim number
  • Financial institution's routing transit number*
  • Account number* and type (checking or savings)

*This information is often on personal checks.

 

Direct Express® Debit Mastercard®


If you do not have a bank account, you may request to receive your benefit payments through the Direct Express® Mastercard®, call the U.S. Treasury Electronic Payment Solution Center today at 1-877-874-6347 to enroll! You will be asked to provide information such as your:

  • Social Security number
  • Information from your most recent federal benefit check or claim number
  • Date of birth