VA Moving to Electronic Payments Beginning October 1
Effective October 1, 2023, VA Facilities will not be able to generate paper checks for payments to Veterans without specific waivers from the Treasury.
Effective October 1, 2023, VA Facilities will not be able to generate paper checks for payments to Veterans without specific waivers from the Treasury.
The U.S. Department of Treasury requires that federal agencies make all payments electronically including Commercial Vendors, Veterans and other Individuals. (31 U.S.C. §208)
Electronic payments are Safe, Secure and Easy to Use!
- Veterans can have payments deposited to a Direct Express® Debit Mastercard® or to a Bank or Credit Union account using Go Direct® - Home
- If Veterans or Caregivers don’t have a Bank or Credit Union account, they can apply for one using the Veterans Benefits Unbanked Program Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) - Veterans Benefits Administration (va.gov)
Veterans who are already receiving payments electronically do not need to take action. This change only affects Veterans who currently receive payments from G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center via check.
For questions, please contact the agent cashier's office at 601-362-4471, ext. 51431.
What You Need to Know
All Federal agencies, including VA, are transitioning from the issuance of paper checks to Electronic Fund Transfers or EFTs. This is expected to take effect October 1, 2023.
- Electronic payments are Safe, Secure, and Easy to Use
- If you don’t have a bank account, you can set one up using the Veterans Benefits Banking Program.
- Paying electronically is less costly providing more money for Veteran Care
Direct Deposit - Safe, Secure, and Easy to Use
- Safe and Secure - Direct deposit is safer than a check and less likely to be lost or stolen.
- Quick and Easy to Use - Payment goes directly into your bank account, no need to cash a check.
Debit Card - Safe, Quick, and Convenient
- Safe and Secure – The Direct Express® card is very safe. You select a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to you use at ATMs, online, and in stores when you activate your card.
- Quick and Easy to Use. Payment goes directly to your Direct Express® card and can be used anywhere Mastercard® is accepted.
- No Fees - There is cost to sign up for the card and no monthly fees.
What Happens if your Direct Express® Debit Mastercard® is lost or stolen?
- If your Direct Express® Card is lost or stolen, you may request a replacement card through the website at USDirectExpress.com OR through the mobile app.
- You can also call Direct Express® card Customer Service toll free at 1-888-741-1115 for help.
Additional Information
- To sign up for EFT, visit: Direct Deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) (treasury.gov)
- To waive EFT, visit: FS_Form_1201W.pdf (godirect.gov)
- To review Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), visit: Federal Register :: Management of Federal Agency Disbursements