Federal benefit recipients will soon be required to choose between Direct Deposit and the Direct Express debit card as traditional paper checks begin to phase out. A deadline set by the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments beginning Sept. 30, 2025. "This ...

The U.S. government is transitioning to electronic payments for Social Security and federal benefits, leaving many wondering how to adapt. If you don't have a bank account, the Direct Express card ...