The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments and will no longer accept paper checks as payment starting Sept. 30, a change that could affect hundreds of thousands of Americans who receive federal benefits.

The shift stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March directing the Treasury Secretary to cease issuing paper checks for all federal disbursements, including Social Security benefits, veteran benefits and IRS refund checks.

“Reducing paper checks has been a longstanding bipartisan goal that our administration is finally putting into action. Thanks to President Trump, this will help reduce fraud and theft. It will also remove delays that prevent hardworking Americans from receiving their vital payments,” said Treasury Secretary Sc

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