International Direct Deposit
International Direct Deposit (IDD) is available to U.S. military retirees living in eligible locations overseas. IDD electronically deposits funds on the first business day of the month.Enrolling in IDD
Complete the form for International Direct Deposit Enrollment (SF 1199-I) and mail it to:
For Retirees: | For annuitants, beneficiaries and survivors: |
Defense Finance and Accounting Service Fax: 800-469-6559 | Defense Finance and Accounting Service Fax: 800-982-8459 |
Make sure the form is accurately completed and signed. Incorrect or incomplete enrollment forms will be returned unprocessed for correction, delaying your enrollment. Typed forms are preferable.
If you currently have your pay sent via direct deposit to a stateside financial institution, do not close that account until you have verified receipt at your international bank. Otherwise, your pay will be returned to DFAS, causing additional delays.
Security and Safety of IDD
Keep Your Account Current Failing to notify us of a change of address or banking information can result in missing payments. When to Update Your Account Suspension of Pay |
Countries Where IDD is Available
Anguilla | France | New Zealand |
Antigua | Germany | Norway |
Australia | Greece | Panama |
Bahamas | Haiti | Poland |
Barbados | Hong Kong | Portugal |
Barbuda | Hungary | South Africa |
Belgium | Ireland | Spain |
British Virgin Island | Israel | St. Kitts |
Canada | Italy | St. Lucia |
Cayman Island | Jamaica | St. Vincent & Grenadines |
Cyprus | Malta | Sweden |
Denmark | Mexico | Switzerland |
Dominican Republic | Netherlands | Trinidad & Tobago |
Finland | >Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom |
Don't See Your Country Listed?
As more countries become eligible, affected retirees will be notified. If you reside in a country that is not on International Electronic Fund Transfer and would like to participate, please send a written inquiry to:
DFAS Cleveland - Retired & Annuitant Pay Services
1240 East 9th Street, Room 1579C
Cleveland, OH 44199