The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for Social Security, veterans’ benefits, tax refunds, and most other programs at the end of this month, requiring millions of Americans to move to electronic payments.

The shift, required under Executive Order 14247, begins on Sept. 30.

“Reducing paper checks has been a longstanding bipartisan goal that our administration is finally putting into action,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated. “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.”

While most beneficiaries already use electronic transfers, more than 5 million still receive paper checks, including seniors, people with disabilities, and those without bank acc

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