Social Security April 9 Payment Schedule: Check If You're Getting Paid
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute the first round of April 2025 payments on Wednesday, April 9, including the new 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Payment Schedule for April 2025:
- April 9: Birthdays 1st-10th
- April 16: Birthdays 11th-20th
- April 23: Birthdays 21st-31st
- April 3: All recipients who started benefits before May 1997
2025 Benefit Amounts:
- Maximum benefit at age 70: $5,108
- Maximum benefit at age 62: $2,831
- Average monthly benefit: $1,976
Key Updates for 2025:
- 2.5% COLA increase
- Taxable earnings cap raised to $176,100
- Full retirement age (FRA) now 67 for those born in 1960 or later
- Expanded digital services via My Social Security portal
If Your Payment Is Late:
- Wait 3 business days
- Check My Social Security account
- Contact your bank
- Call SSA at 1-800-772-1213
To Manage Your Benefits:
- Create a My Social Security account
- Monitor payment dates
- Track benefit history
- Update personal information
- Set up direct deposit for secure payments
Remember: Delaying retirement until age 70 can increase your monthly benefit by over $2,000 compared to claiming at 62. Consider your claiming strategy carefully to maximize your lifetime benefits.
For secure and timely payments, enroll in direct deposit through your online Social Security account. This prevents payment delays and ensures reliable benefit delivery each month.