First round of July Social Security payments goes out today

Published July 8, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated July 8, 2026 8:20am ET



The first round of July Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued today.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month will receive this payment today.

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