Treasury to stop all paper checks in push to cut fraud, deadline nears for switch
The Treasury Department plans to stop issuing paper checks for most payments on Sept. 30.
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Sep 17, 2025, 11:33 AM
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Updated 1 hr ago
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1h agoFederal benefit recipients have just weeks left to switch to digital payments before paper checks are phased out.
The Treasury Department plans to stop issuing paper checks for most payments on Sept. 30.
That includes Social Security beneficiaries.
The change is part of the Trump administration's effort to save money and fight fraud.
More than half a million Social Security recipients still need to choose direct deposit or a prepaid debit card.
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