Go Direct is a national initiative encouraging Americans to receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), VA Compensation and Pension, and other federal benefit payments via direct deposit. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks, Go Direct makes managing your money safer and easier.
Why Choose Direct Deposit?
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Your money is deposited automatically into your account at the same time each month.
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Eliminates the risk of lost or stolen checks and forged signatures.
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Protects against identity theft.
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Access your money immediately from virtually anywhere.
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No trips to the bank or credit union to deposit a check.
Important Dates
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As of May 1, 2011, paper checks are no longer issued for newly filed Social Security and other federal benefit payments.
- By March 1, 2013, all federal benefit payments must be made electronically via direct deposit.
How to Sign Up
Call 1-800-333-1795 or visit www.godirect.gov.
Setting Up Direct Deposit to Your ABE Account
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Use routing number: 021484524
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Provide your 12-digit ABE account number (located at the bottom, middle of your ABE checks).
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If you don’t have a checking account at ABE or need help verifying your 12-digit account number, please call us before contacting Go Direct.