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Federal Benefits Unit, Embassy Tokyo, provides a wide range of services for individuals who are already receiving Social Security benefits. We can assist you with:
Please contact the Federal Benefits Unit, Embassy Tokyo.
For direct deposit customers, Social Security payments are usually dated on the third day of the month following the month for which the payment is due. For example, your June monthly benefit payment would be dated July 3. For direct deposit customers experiencing non-receipt, please contact the Federal Benefits Unit, Embassy Tokyo.
For customers receiving paper checks, Social Security payments are usually dated on the third day of the month following the month for which the payment is due. For example, your June monthly benefit payment would be dated and delivered on July 3. If you don’t receive your payment on time, please wait until the beginning of the next month, and if it still hasn’t arrived, you can contact the Federal Benefits Unit, Embassy Tokyo.
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