With Direct Deposit, you no longer have to stand in line to cash your check when it arrives. Your money goes directly into your account. You don’t have to leave your house in bad weather or worry if you’re on vacation or away from home. You don’t have to pay fees to cash your checks. Your money is in your account ready to use when business opens the day you receive your check.
If you live in the United States, you must receive your payments electronically.
If you do not have an account you can use for direct deposit, you can contact your local bank to obtain one after you complete your online application. Many financial institutions have free bank accounts with direct deposit enrollment.
If you live outside the United States, you may contact your nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy, or consulate for assistance after you have completed this online benefits application.