If you already receive Social Security or SSI benefits and you have a bank account, you can sign up for Direct Deposit by: Consider the Direct Express® debit card as another viable option. The Direct Express® card is a debit card you can use to access your benefits. And you don’t need a bank account.

When did Social Security direct deposit go into effect?

Social Security. Social Security Direct Deposit. If you apply for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, a new law went into effect March 1, 2013, requiring that you receive your payments electronically.

How to change your Social Security number to direct deposit?

Already receiving benefits. 1 starting or changing Direct Deposit online (Social Security benefits only), or. 2 contacting your bank, credit union or savings and loan association, or. 3 calling Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or. 4 visiting your local Social Security Field Office or.

Where can I get a social security debit card?

contacting your bank, credit union or savings and loan association, or calling Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or Consider the Direct Express® debit card as another viable option. The Direct Express® card is a debit card you can use to access your benefits.

Where do I deposit my social security check?

Federal law mandates that all Federal benefit payments – including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits – must be made electronically. There are two ways you can receive your benefits: Into an existing bank account via Direct Deposit or Onto a Direct Express® Debit Mastercard®

What to do if your social security check is not delivered?

If you need to contact Direct Express, call 1-888-741-1115. If you do not receive your September 1 check by September 15, 2017, please contact a local field office. If you are receiving mail delivery and do not receive your September 13 check, please contact a local field office.