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Arkansas State Bank Department · AR

Federal Government Will Phase Out Paper Checks on September 30, 2025

September 4, 2025

Summary

Effective September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will cease issuing paper checks for most federal payments. Mortgage lenders and servicers must transition to electronic payment systems for all government-related transactions by this deadline.

August 14, 2025

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments on September 30, 2025.

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Source: https://banking.arkansas.gov/federal-government-will-phase-out-paper-checks-on-september-30-2025/

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What does "Federal Government Will Phase Out Paper Checks on September 30, 2025" cover?
Effective September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will cease issuing paper checks for most federal payments. Mortgage lenders and…
Which agency issued this update?
This update was issued by Arkansas State Bank Department.
When was it published?
It was published on September 4, 2025.

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