For thousands of Americans, the check will no longer be in the mail. In a move expected to affect more than half a million Americans, the Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper checks to beneficiaries starting on Sept. 30, agency officials said.

The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods yet, per the SSA. Less than 1% of beneficiaries are enrolled in paper checks and are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit or opt for the Direct Express card to receive their monthly benefits on time.