In an executive order, President Donald Trump outlawed paper checks in favor of going all in on electronic payments.

Only a small group of people get their Social Security payments by paper check, but that's set to end. What you should know ...

President Donald Trump has ordered that the federal government to stop issuing paper checks as of Sept. 30, with a very few ...

In 2011, the U.S. Department of Treasury said anyone newly applying for Social Security, Veterans Affairs or other federal benefits must select an electronic payment method, saying paper checks ...

If you're already receiving a paper check, Social Security offers a variety of ways to switch to direct deposit. One option is to call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213.

The same is true if you're one of the few still getting Social Security benefits in the mail. There are a few exceptions to the order. "Paper-based payments, such as checks and money orders ...

And unfortunately, again, some people could get hurt by following bad advice relating to many things, including Social Security. A friend on Facebook recently shared a tip that didn't sound quite ...

Check Paper Size: 8 1/2 X 11" # 24 ... The blank check papers incorporate multiple anti-fraud security features such as micro-print lines, security screens, artificial watermarks, And "Void ...

30. The U.S. Treasury now has about six months to phase out the paper checks it uses for various purposes, including tax refunds and the roughly 456,000 Social Security checks that are mailed monthly.

Key TakeawaysPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at switching the federal government off paper checks.