The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks this year, only allowing electronic payments for beneficiaries.

Many Americans are ditching their checkbooks these days, with only 61 percent reportedly having written one in 2024. Now, the federal government is following suit, with paper checks being discontinued as a form of payment.

Over half a million people still get their Social Security benefits via paper checks. They’ll need a waiver by the end of September to continue to do so, SSA says.