Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are made on the 1st of each month. If you began receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) payments before May 1997 or receive both SSA and SSI, your SSA is paid on the 3rd and SSI on the 1st.
The calendar below reflects the 2025 government benefit payment dates for April, May, and June.
You can get paid up to two days early* with direct deposit, but that’s not a guarantee. These dates are estimates based on the dates published here. SSI, VA, and SSDI payments are scheduled by the government, so we can't control when these deposits arrive.
*Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date.
Weekends and holidays
Great news: government benefits sometimes hit your account early if the scheduled date is on a weekend or government holiday! Check out our federal and banking holiday schedule to track all the dates that might prompt early benefits payments. For exact payment dates, refer to this government resource:
Can I set up Social Security payments directly through Chime?
Yes, you can set up Social Security payments to your Chime Checking Account using direct deposit with your Chime routing and account numbers. Ensure the name on your benefits matches the name on your account. For instructions, read How do I set up direct deposit?
I didn’t get my payment on the expected date. What can affect the timing of my benefits payment?
Direct deposits post to your Chime checking account as soon as they’re received. The timing of your benefits payment could be impacted by government payment delays. On rare occasions, your SSA, SSI, and VA payments may be delayed due to processing and clearing time issues, though this is not common. Wait three business days before contacting Social Security or the VA if you don’t see your benefit payment in your checking account by the scheduled date.
How do I know if my SSA/SSI/VA direct deposit has arrived?
You'll get a push notification and email when your direct deposit hits, provided notifications are enabled. For more on direct deposit timing, read Why is my direct deposit late?
For more information on government payments, see our blog Government Benefits Timing at Chime: SSI, SSA, and VA Payments.
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