Are you still receiving Social Security, VA or other federal benefits by paper check? You are required by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to switch to electronic payments. It's the law.
COVID-19 Update: Current operating hours for our call center are Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We are experiencing longer than normal delays. You can enroll your benefits for electronic deposit at this website. For more information on our COVID response please click here.
U.S. Treasury Requires Electronic Federal Benefit Payments
If you still receive a paper check for your Social Security or other federal benefit payments, you are out of compliance with the law. The Treasury Department requires federal benefit payments to be made electronically - through direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to the Direct Express® Debit Mastercard® card.
Want direct deposit?
It's fast and easy to get direct deposit of your benefits right into your checking or savings account.
GoDirect: Get Direct DepositPrefer a prepaid debit card?
No bank account or credit check is required for the Direct Express® card, a Treasury-recommended prepaid debit card.
Prefer a prepaid debit card? DIRECT EXPRESS SIGN UP for the Direct Express cardWith direct deposit, the U.S. Treasury sends an electronic message to your bank or credit union crediting your account with the exact amount of your benefit. The difference is, your check isn't printed or mailed.
To talk to a live agent or if you need assistance enrolling your federal benefits, call (877) 874-6347 Mon.– Fri. 9 a.m.– 7 p.m. ET.
How do I make changes to my existing direct deposit?
If you are already receiving your federal benefit payment by direct deposit, and would like to have your payments sent to a different account, you will need to call the federal agency that pays your benefits. Go Direct® is not authorized to make changes to your existing direct deposit information, however, we have a full list of the agency contact information to help make this easier.
Do you want to enroll by mail?
You can also enroll by mail by printing, completing, and mailing the necessary forms.
Do you need an interpreter?
We provide free interpreter services by phone. Click here for more information on this service.
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International Addresses
Is this an international address?
SSA recipients check here to denote this is an international address if you live outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. Territory.
NOTICE: Go Direct can only enroll payments with International addresses for recipients of Social Security benefits. If you receive any other benefit payment type and reside internationally, or do not have an account with a U.S. bank or credit union, you may not enroll online through Go Direct. For more information on how to complete your international enrollment please click here. More information...
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Check this option if you represent a corporation which is acting as a representative payee.