
Social Security Benefits: Complete April 2025 Payment Schedule Released
Social Security beneficiaries receive payments based on their birth dates and benefit type. Here's when you can expect your April 2025 payment:

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April 2025 Payment Schedule:
SSI Recipients:
- April 1 (Tuesday) - All SSI beneficiaries
Early Social Security Recipients:
- April 3 (Thursday) - Benefits started before May 1997 or receive both Social Security and SSI
Regular Social Security Recipients:
- April 9 (Wednesday) - Birth dates 1st-10th
- April 16 (Wednesday) - Birth dates 11th-20th
- April 23 (Wednesday) - Birth dates 21st-31st
Ensuring Timely Payment:
- Use direct deposit for fastest access
- Allow up to 3 business days for payment processing
- Check your bank account and mySocialSecurity account for updates
- Contact SSA at 1-800-772-1213 if payment is delayed
If you haven't received your payment within three business days of the scheduled date, verify your deposit with your bank and contact the Social Security Administration for assistance.
For the most reliable payment delivery, the SSA strongly recommends using direct deposit instead of paper checks, which can be delayed due to mail processing times.
You can manage your Social Security benefits and view payment information through your mySocialSecurity account on the SSA website.
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