Go Direct | Go Direct
Deposits federal benefit payments such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veterans benefits, and railroad retirement benefits directly into the recipient's bank account, credit union account, or electronic transfer account. Money is deposited into the account on the designated payment day. Protects individuals from having their benefits checks lost or stolen.
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Payments are deposited on a designated day, which may vary with the type of benefits received.
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Application process
Before enrolling, must have or open a bank, credit union, or electronic transfer account (ETA) that will accept these funds. For those persons who do not have or may not be able to obtain a bank account, will provide information about where to obtain a low-cost ETA. TO ENROLL: For any type of federal benefits payments may enroll by mail or through the agency issuing the benefits. May also register by phone for Social security, railroad retirement, and Office of Personnel Management payments only. Phone for information or to enroll M-F: 9:00am-7:00pm. May also enroll through the Web site anytime.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Persons receiving federal benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad Retirement Board benefits, Veteran's benefits, Civil Service Retirement, Office of Personnel Management payments, and others.
Service area
United States
Agency info
Go Direct
Provides direct deposit of federal benefit payments. A collaboration of the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Bank. Overseen by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.