Change your direct deposit information

Learn how to change your direct deposit information for your VA benefit payments. 

You can update your direct deposit information for these 3 types of benefit payments in your VA.gov profile (you’ll need your bank account and routing number):

Exception: If you’re getting benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) or Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), you’ll need to update your direct deposit

information using our enrollment verification tool. Update direct deposit information for MGIB benefits

Get step-by-step instructions for changing your direct deposit information online

Or you can call us at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). We’re here 24/7.

To set up direct deposit in person, go to your nearest VA regional office.Find your nearest VA regional office

Note: If you don’t have access to the internet or a phone, you can update your direct deposit information with the Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (VA Form SF-1199a).

Yes. You must set up direct deposit to receive your reimbursement payments.

Get instructions for how to set up direct deposit for travel pay reimbursement

The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) provides a list of Veteran-friendly banks and credit unions that will work with you to set up an account, or help you qualify for an account, so

you can use direct deposit. 

To get started, call one of the participating banks or credit unions listed on the VBBP website. Be sure to mention the Veterans Benefits Banking Program.