To use Get My Payment, go to You should have some information handy in advance.

When I check my stimulus status it says information doesn’t match?

The simplest reason the IRS might not be able to match you with your stimulus payment status could come down to your keyboard. If you accidentally entered a typo, the wrong address or a different name than the government has under your record, the tool may not be able to find you.

Where do I go to get my stimulus check?

When you visit the Get My Payment page, you’ll be asked to enter some personal information. After you enter your Social Security number, birth-date and address, you’ll get a message regarding your stimulus check. You may need to contact the IRS if you need more information, but expect a long phone wait if you do.

What does it mean when your stimulus check is not available?

Payment Status Not Available: This message means either your payment hasn’t been processed yet, you are not eligible for a payment or the IRS doesn’t have enough information about you. The tool is updated once every 24 hours so you can come back to look for updates.

How do you get a stimulus check from the IRS?

The tool will ask you for some basic information including your name, address, Social Security number, and dependents. The IRS then will confirm your eligibility, calculate how much you should receive, and send a stimulus payment. If you enter your bank account information, the IRS will deposit your payment directly in your account.

How often does the stimulus check tool update?

The tool is updated once every 24 hours so you can come back to look for updates. Need More Information: This message means a payment was sent but it was returned to the IRS, perhaps because it was sent to an inactive bank account or to an address where you no longer live.