Half a million older Americans to start getting Social Security checks electronically -- what you need to know

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Social Security is switching to electronic-only payments, which could have a big impact on the 500,000 recipients who still receive their monthly benefits by mail.

Beginning September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer be issuing paper checks in the mail. The agency says the change is part of an effort to modernize government payment systems and enhance security and efficiency.

The change affects fewer than 1% of SSA beneficiaries, but for those impacted — many of whom are older, live in rural areas or don’t have a bank account — the transition could be significant.

Why is the SSA phasing out paper checks?

The switch to electronic payments isn't exactly a new concept. Back in 2013, the SSA required most new enrollees to receive their benefits electronically. However, this final push eliminates paper checks entirely.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/half-million-older-americans-start-190000285.html

[lostincalifornia]

1. They will be forced to open an online bank account, and need to obtain or have access to some type of

electronic device, and god help them keeping their security private if they have to use a public computer.

[Abnredleg]

2. It can be any local bank

Since all accept wire transfers. It can even be the same bank those receiving paper checkers are currently cashing or depositing their checks at. It goes into their accounts and they can continue paying bills like they currently do. I don’t understand the fuss.

[KentuckyWoman]

3. My credit union helped me

When we moved to Ohio from Kentucky, we also changed where we did banking. We originally set up direct deposit at the Social security office. Now you do have to manage it online.

When we opened at the credit union they had someone able to help me change both SS and husband's UAW pension. She was even able to notarize the form to move car title from KY to OH.

You see I am a big fan of credit union.