The final round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out in four days. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month,

Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the second Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments will be paid out on the following two Wednesdays of the month. Which week you receive your payment depends on your birthdate. There is one big exception, which we'll cover below.