First round of October Social Security payments issue today

Published October 8, 2025 7:00am ET



The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees aged 62 and above, now capped at $5,108, will be issued today.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born between the first and 10th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, Oct. 8. 

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