Reviewed July 31, 2026

Can I change SSI direct deposit online?

Do not assume the online option available for Social Security benefits also applies to SSI.

Direct answer

SSA’s current SSI reporting page directs SSI recipients to call SSA about changes to the bank account used for direct deposit. SSA’s general direct-deposit task says online availability depends on benefit type and will display next steps when an update cannot be completed online.

What to do

  1. Open SSA’s official SSI change-reporting page.
  2. Use the contact instructions under “Report changes to your direct deposit account.”
  3. Have the current and new bank information available, but provide it only through the official SSA channel.
  4. Keep the old account open until the payment arrives in the new one.

A personal my Social Security account may let an SSI recipient review some profile and payment information, but that does not mean every SSI bank change can be submitted online.

Official sources

Related procedure

Review the complete Social Security direct-deposit procedure.