The first round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out to recipients on Wednesday. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month,

Regular Social Security retirement benefits for the month of July will be sent out on the SSA’s usual schedule: Wednesday, July 9: Birth dates between the first and 10th of the month. Wednesday, July 16: Birth dates between the 11th and 20th of the month. Wednesday, July 23: Birth dates between the 21st and 31st of the month.

July's second round of payments will soon be headed out to recipients. Here's the monthly payout schedule and how your payment date is determined.