Research & statistics

WirthlinWorldwide study results. Seeking to address the challenge of the declining growth rate of direct deposit, the U.S. Department of the Treasury commissioned the study, "Understanding the Dependence on Paper Checks," which revealed check recipients' reluctance to adopt direct deposit. Click here to read the complete results of the study, conducted by WirthlinWorldwide.

Monthly Social Security and SSI payment statistics. The Social Security Administration releases monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment statistics by state, providing several key figures including total check payments and annual savings to Americans if all checks converted to direct deposit. Click here to see a complete breakdown of payment statistics for each state.