Third round of August Social Security payments goes out Wednesday

Published August 26, 2026 6:00am ET



The third round of August Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued Wednesday.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive this on Aug. 26.

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