For decades, millions of Americans have relied on paper checks to receive their Social Security benefits. But that tradition is officially coming to an end. The Social Security Ad

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.

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