Many Americans are ditching their checkbooks these days, with only 61 percent reportedly having written one in 2024. Now, the ...

The Administration announced 24/7 access to the My online portal starting in mid-July as part of a broader customer service overhaul.

You can also change your Social Security direct deposit over the phone by calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

The SSA will require a single-use PIN to modify banking data, which could affect millions of seniors and people with disabilities.

The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other ...

Changes announced by the Social Security Administration could mean you'll be able to set up direct deposit and get your money more quickly.

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday it is eliminating telephone service for direct-deposit account transactions. The agency said the move is meant to eliminate the risk of fraud ...

The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for some new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.

WASHINGTON – Recipients getting Social Security benefits via direct deposit may see the money in their accounts more quickly due to changes announced Wednesday by the federal government.