Second round of September Social Security payments goes out in four days

Published September 12, 2026 6:00am ET




The second round of September Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in four days.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive this payment Wednesday, Sept. 16.

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