Direct Deposit
Change your VA direct deposit information for disability compensation, pension benefits, or education benefits online.
How can I change my VA direct deposit information online?
Disability compensation and pension benefit payments
If you receive disability compensation or pension payments from VA, you can update your direct deposit information in your VA.gov profile. You'll need your bank's routing number and account number to make the updates.
In general, your direct deposit amount needs to be $500 or more, and there may be cases where your bank will only count certain ACH transfers from outside the bank as qualifying direct deposits. Call the DUA direct deposit line at (617) 626-6570. Choose which language you would like to listen to the instructions in. Select option 1 to enter in your direct deposit information. Enter your Social Security number. Enter your 4-digit TeleCert Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN was selected at the time you filed for unemployment. Treasury direct deposit for Federal benefit checks. Electronic Payment. 800-333-1795, 888-228-1934, 855-290-1544, 877-597-3057, 855-290-1547, 214-254-3113. Bank ReliaCard® Visa debit card or direct deposit. If you don’t apply for direct deposit, you will be sent a ReliaCard®. To apply: Use the Online Claim System and select “electronic deposit,' or Print the Authorization for Electronic Deposit Form and send it to us. Using the Online Claim System is.
Note: You'll need to sign in to VA.gov to update your direct deposit information. Once signed in, you'll have to verify your identity and set up 2-factor authentication only if you've haven't done this already.
If you have questions, please call us at 800-827-1000. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. Or go to your nearest VA regional office.
Education benefits
If you receive education benefit payments from VA, you'll need to sign in to eBenefits to update your direct deposit information. You'll need your bank's routing number and account number to make the updates.
Please sign in to eBenefits to change your direct deposit information for education benefits
To use this feature, you'll need a Premium DS Logon account. Your My HealtheVet or ID.me credentials won’t work on the eBenefits website. Go to eBenefits to sign in, register, or upgrade your DS Logon account to Premium.
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How else can I update my VA payment information?
To update your direct deposit information or the address on your paper checks, you can:
- Call us at 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711), or
- Call us at 918-781-7550(for international direct deposit updates), or
- Go to your nearest VA regional office and change this information in person
Note: If you don’t have access to the internet or a phone, you can update your direct deposit information with Standard Form 1199a (PDF).
What if I don’t have a bank account, but I want to use direct deposit?
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) provides a list of Veteran-friendly banks and credit unions that will work with you to set up an account, or help you qualify for an account, so you can use direct deposit.
To get started, call one of the participating banks or credit unions listed on the VBBP website. Be sure to mention the Veterans Benefits Banking Program.
More information
Direct Deposit Form
How to change direct deposit information for VA education benefits
Follow our step-by-step instructions for making changes to your VA direct deposit information for education benefit payments.
How to change direct deposit information for VA disability or pension
Follow our step-by-step instructions for making changes to your VA direct deposit information for VA disability or pension benefit payments.