GREENSBORO, N.C. — Back in the day, you would write a check to pay a bill. Now you can use online bill pay. You don't have to ...

The government is planning to phase out paper checks for most consumers receiving Social Security benefits and other federal ...

The Treasury Department will stop issuing paper checks for tax refunds, Social Security payments and most other federal ...

US government to phase out paper checks for Social Security and federal benefits under Trump’s executive order effective Sept ...

This move aims to reduce fraud and theft, as well as eliminate delays in receiving vital payments, according to Treasury ...

On Aug. 29, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Alert PA-2025-19, announcing a shift in how filing fees must be paid. Beginning Oct. 28, 2025, USCIS will no longer ...

Starting September 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for most federal benefits, including Social Security, VA payments.

The change will also allow the government to save millions of dollars annually, according to the SSA. Paper checks cost ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of the month.

President Trump claims the cost of maintenance for digitizing paper records was over $657 million in fiscal year 2024.