If you were born between the first and tenth of the month, your Social Security check will not arrive this week. Don’t worry, the payment schedule is on track, and many other beneficiaries will receive their funds on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes checks to millions of beneficiaries across the United States every month. However, it does so in a very specific order: based on the holder’s date of birth as recorded in the program. This applies to both retirees and those receiving disability payments (SSI/SSDI) or benefits from the Supplemental Security Income Program.
If you were born between the first and tenth of the month, your payment was already delivered on Wednesday, July 10th. That’s why many people are surprised to see no new deposits this week.
The next group to receive their money will be those born between the 11th and 20th, who should keep an eye out for Wednesday, July 16, 2025. If you or a family member fit this description, this article is for you.
Who receives the Social Security paycheck on July 16, 2025?
Beneficiaries born on the 11th through the 20th: According to the SSA’s official schedule for 2025, on Wednesday, July 16, payments will be made to beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of any month.
Beneficiaries who can receive Social Security payments
Retirement by age.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Spouse or dependent beneficiaries.
People with widowhood benefits.
However, if you also receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), these are generally delivered on the first day of each month, and do not follow the same pattern of specified dates.
How do you know if you are entitled to Social Security payment this week?
Check your date of birth: If you were born between the 11th and 20th, July 16 would be your payment date.
Check your My Social Security account: This digital tool allows you to check your past and upcoming deposits.
Check your bank statement: Many banks process deposits on the same day, although some may be reflected with slight delays in terms of times or days.
What to do if your Social Security payment does not arrive
Wait at least three business days. The SSA suggests waiting until the following Monday before reporting any incidents with delays in deposits.
Call your bank. Sometimes deposits are delayed due to internal issues at the banks, so you can corroborate the information of your corresponding deposit.
Contact the SSA. If the bank confirms that there is no deposit, you can call 1-800-772-1213 directly for assistance.
When is the next Social Security payment?
Following July 16, the next round of payments will be made on Wednesday, July 23, and will be directed toward those born between the 21st and 31st of the month. This is the final group to receive monthly checks, according to the SSA’s distribution schedule.
