Gather your Social Security number, current bank account information, and new bank account information
Contact the Social Security Administration by phone at 1-800-772-1213
Visit your local Social Security office
Log in to your my Social Security account at ssa.gov if eligible for online changes
Complete any required direct deposit change form
Provide your new bank routing number and account number
Verify whether the account is checking or savings
Submit the change request
Keep your old account open until the change is confirmed
Check your next Social Security payment to make sure it goes to the new account