Third round of July Social Security payments to go out in five days

Published July 18, 2025 7:00am ET



The final round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be sent out next week.

When does the check arrive?

Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, with subsequent waves following weekly. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.

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