On April 9, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will send out monthly retirement checks to eligible U.S. citizens. However, not everyone who receives a Social Security check will get paid on this specific date. There are some important conditions that determine which group of retirees will receive their payment on April 9.
If you’re wondering if you will get your payment this Wednesday, it’s crucial to understand which group you belong to and meet the necessary eligibility requirements. Here’s everything you need to know about Social Security payments for April 9, 2025.
Who Gets Social Security on April 9, 2025?
Social Security payments are sent based on the retiree’s group. The April 9 payment will be available to Group 2 retirees, which includes those who meet two key conditions:
- You started receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997
- Your birthday is between the 1st and 10th of any month
If you meet both requirements, you are in Group 2 and will receive your payment on April 9, 2025. These payments are typically issued on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Who Doesn’t Get Social Security on April 9?
While Group 2 retirees will get paid on April 9, other groups will not. Here’s who won’t receive payments on that date:
- Group 1: Retirees who started receiving benefits before May 1997 (These retirees already received their payments).
- Group 2: Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997 and have birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month.
- Group 3: Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997 and have birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month.
The remaining groups will receive their payments later in the month based on their assigned payment schedule. So if you don’t belong to Group 2, don’t worry—your payment will still arrive as usual in the coming weeks.
How to Get Your Payment on April 9, 2025
If you’re in Group 2 and have Direct Deposit activated, your payment will arrive on April 9, 2025, without any delay. Direct Deposit is the fastest method to receive your payment.
If you don’t have Direct Deposit activated, you will receive your payment, but it will likely be delayed by a few days. The check will be sent, but it will take longer to reach you if you are still receiving payments by mail or another method.
How Much Will You Receive?
The amount of money you will receive in April is based on your work history and how much you earned while working. However, one thing is certain: your payment amount will remain the same as it has been in previous months of 2025.
If this is your first Social Security check, the payment you receive on April 9 will be your regular amount for the rest of the year. The Social Security system does not change these payments unless there are significant changes in your circumstances.