Millions of senior citizens and people with disabilities in the United States depend on Social Security benefits each month. These payments help cover basic living costs like rent, groceries, medicines, and electricity bills. As March 2025 comes to an end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that one last group will be receiving their monthly payment.
If you’re wondering whether you’re part of this final group, we’ve got all the details to help you understand who qualifies and when the money will arrive.
March 26 Payment – Who Will Get It?
The final Social Security payment for March 2025 will be sent out on Wednesday, March 26. This payment is not for everyone—it is meant only for a specific group of beneficiaries. To receive the money on this day, you must meet these two conditions:
- Your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any month, and
- You started receiving Social Security after May 1997.
If you match both conditions, then you belong to Group 4, as per the SSA’s payment schedule. This group receives their payments on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
How Much Can You Receive?
The payment amount depends on what type of Social Security benefit you’re getting. If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the maximum you could receive in March 2025 is $4,018.
Retired seniors aged 62 and older who meet the Group 4 conditions will also receive their usual benefit amount on March 26.
Summary Table – March 26, 2025 Social Security Payment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Payment Date | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
| Eligibility Group | Group 4 (Birthdays 21st–31st) |
| Benefit Start Date | After May 1997 |
| Payment Type | Social Security / SSDI |
| Max SSDI Amount | $4,018 |
| Best Payment Method | Direct Deposit (Same-day credit) |
| Paper Check Delay | Up to 3 business days |
Why Direct Deposit Is the Best Option
The fastest and safest way to receive your Social Security payment is through Direct Deposit. If you’re signed up, the money will be available in your bank account on the same day it’s sent—Wednesday, March 26.
However, if you’re still getting paper checks by mail, the payment might take up to 3 extra business days to reach you. To avoid delays in the future, it’s a good idea to switch to Direct Deposit.
What If You Don’t Know Your Group?
Not sure which payment group you’re in? It’s simple. Just look at:
- Your birth date (check if it falls between the 21st and 31st), and
- The date you started receiving Social Security.
If you began receiving payments after May 1997 and your birthday is between the 21st and 31st, you are in Group 4, and your payment will be sent on March 26.