How to change direct deposit information for VA benefits
Follow our step-by-step instructions for changing your VA direct deposit information for VA disability compensation, pension, or education benefit payments. We’ll show you how to sign in and make changes online.
You can’t manage your direct deposit information online right now
We’re updating our systems for online direct deposit management. We expect to complete this work by Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
If you need to manage your direct deposit information for disability compensation, pension, or education benefits during this time, call us at 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
Step-by-step instructions
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Sign in to VA.gov with your verified Login.gov or ID.me account.
To change direct deposit information, you must verify your identity.
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Go to your VA.gov profile.
Select your name from the navigation menu. Then select Profile.
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Go to direct deposit information.
Find the Direct deposit information section. Select Manage your direct deposit information.
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Edit your direct deposit information.
Go to the section for the benefit type you want to update your information for. Then select Edit.
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Enter and save your changes.
Enter your updated information. Then select Save to save your changes.