ALT In Virginia, around 4% of SSI recipients still receive paper checks. As of September 30, 2025, the Treasury department will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments. These individuals will need to switch to direct deposit to ensure they receive their monthly payments. If this applies to you or someone you know, take action ASAP.

ALT If you have a bank account already, You can sign up for direct deposit at godirect.gov or call the Treasury Electronic Payment Solution Center at 1-877-874-6347. You will need this information on hand when you call: Social security number Social security claim number Financial institution routing number Account type Account number

ALT If you do not have a bank account, Several institutions in Virginia offer Bank On certified accounts. These accounts do not charge overdraft fees or require a minimum account balance. Visit joinbankon.org/accounts for a list of participating banks. Note: most banks will require an initial deposit of at least $25 to open an account.

ALT If you do not have a bank account and do not wish to open one, You also have the option of signing up for a Direct Express® card, which will put your monthly checks onto the card. Note: there are fees associated with this card, including a $0.85 fee for certain ATM cash withdrawals and a $0.75 fee for monthly paper statements.