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How do I receive my monthly benefit payment?

Monthly retirement payments for TRS retirees are available on the first business day, each month, for retirees who receive their payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), sometimes referred to as direct deposit.  EFT transactions with TRS are paperless.  You will only receive a paper payment notification in the mail when there is a change in your monthly payment.

If you still receive your monthly payment via check, the check should arrive via US Mail by the 5th business day of each month.  Receiving your payment via US Mail can subject delivery of your check to delays which are not within TRS's control.  TRS encourages all retirees to use EFT, as it ensures prompt, and secure, delivery of your monthly benefit.

To sign up for EFT, please log on to your TRS account, or you may download a form from the Forms menu on the homepage.