Federal government putting an end to paper checks
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced Thursday that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments on Sept. 30, 2025.
Anyone who is still issued a federal benefit check is going to need to switch to an electronic payment method.
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'Reducing paper checks has been a longstanding bipartisan goal that our administration is finally putting into action. Thanks to President Trump, this will help reduce fraud and theft. It will also remove delays that prevent hardworking Americans from receiving their vital payments,' Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a press release.
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 the paying agencies' contact information can be found here.
Enrolling online at GoDirect.gov
Call the Electronic Payment Solution Center at 800-967-6857, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ET
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The treasury department will also offer debit Mastercards for payments.
More information here.
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