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Update direct deposit

Edit details about your bank account so we can continue to deposit your monthly benefit check on time.

Other ways to complete this task

Make an appointment

You'll need to sign in, or create an account if you don't have one. After you sign in, we'll help you schedule an appointment to update direct deposit.

Make an appointment

If you don't live in the U.S., it's territories, or commonwealths, you'll need to contact a Federal Benefits Unit to request an appointment.

Contact your bank

You can ask your bank to send your direct deposit information to Social Security using the Automated Enrollment (ENR) process. This lets your bank send your information straight to Social Security, so you don’t have to call or go to an office.

Don't have a bank account?

The FDIC website offers information to help you open a bank account online or at a local branch.