A big change coming soon will affect millions of Americans who rely on government funds – and they should decide now what to do when this happens. It will involve a check cashing system called RCheck. If you are one of these recipients, you can start picking up your checks and cashing them at places that use that system, including at your nearest CFSC location.
A team member will walk you through the process when you come to one of our stores.
The Government Will No Longer Mail SSI, VA & Other Checks
If you receive federal benefits in the form of a paper check, as countless people still do in 2025, here’s what you need to know: As of September 30, the federal government will stop mailing paper checks for Social Security, SSI, VA and other benefit payments. This shift is part of a national move toward electronic payments for more efficiency and security.
Get Your Money Through CFSC Check Cashing Services
Whether you cash a check once a year or rely on currency exchange check cashing services to pay the rent each month, you want a service that is nearby and as hassle free as possible.
Recent data shows that about one in three people in the U.S. receive some form of government assistance or payouts. Medicaid and Medicare are at the top of the list, but there are many other reasons someone might receive money from Uncle Sam:
- Social Security
- Payroll checks
- Unemployment
- Veterans’ benefits
- Income tax refunds
- Food assistance
- Housing assistance
- And others
No matter what the payment is for, people want a safe, convenient way to access their government benefits as promptly as they can. With check fraud on the rise and digital finance becoming more and more complex, things like being able to spend your own money should be easy, not difficult.
What Check Recipients Should Do Starting October, 2025
The government’s new policy means that starting in October, you’ll need an electronic method to receive your benefits. This could be stressful for people without a traditional bank account or those used to receiving checks by mail. However, RCheck at CFSC gives you a safe and easy way to keep receiving your funds as a printed check you can cash on the spot.
You won’t have to change the way you get your money at CFSC. With RCheck by Republic Bank, CFSC can continue printing your checks right on the spot, just like before. If you were already getting your benefit payments through CFSC, then you can continue doing that, as long as you enroll in RCheck before September.
RCheck™ at CFSC Helps You Get Your Money Faster
Whether you receive Social Security, SSI, VA benefits, or other payments like tax refunds or payroll, RCheck offers several advantages:
- Get paid up to four days earlier (for qualifying deposits)
- Get notifications when your payment is ready
- No bank account required
- No credit check needed
- Safe and secure – no worrying about lost or stolen checks
There’s another factor to consider: auto-enrollment for SSA/SSI benefits means you won’t need to visit the Social Security office. This should save folks the time and inconvenience of having to deal with that routine.
CFSC Currency Exchanges Will Still Cash Government Checks
For years, local businesses like CFSC currency exchanges have been a reliable way to cash government checks while handling other financial tasks as quickly and painlessly as possible. We don’t discriminate. As long as the individual meets criteria like having a current ID, they can go to their nearest CFSC location and cash just about any type of check, including government benefits that help cover basic necessities.
SSA/SSI Recipients & Others Should Enroll Soon
However, these groups and others should enroll in RCheck in advance to ensure there is no delay in getting their money next fall, and that can be done at any CFSC location. Be sure to ask about fees. Like with other money services, RCheck comes with a small service fee that helps cover processing. It will depend on factors such as:
- $3.45 for a government benefit check over $50
- $3.80/month for payroll ( up to 4 non-government checks)
- $9.95 for tax refund checks
Get Help Enrolling at Your Local CFSC Currency Exchange Today
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll! With RCheck at CFSC, you can continue receiving your money how and when you need it – no stress, no delays, and no surprises.
Call or stop by your nearby CFSC to enroll for RCheck and ask any questions you have about the upcoming change. We’ll walk you through the simple steps and make sure your payments keep coming without interruption.