The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks this year, only allowing electronic payments for ...

The Social Security Administration said it will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments starting Sept. 30, 2025.

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The Social Security Administration will stop sending paper checks to beneficiaries at the end of September. If you still ...

The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other ...

On Sept. 30, the Social Security Administration will no longer issue paper benefit checks. In March, President Trump mandated the transition to electronic payments.

Find out what the change is, how your payments might be affected and how you can plan now to be ready for the change.