Change your VA direct deposit information 
Change your VA direct deposit information for disability compensation, pension benefits, or education benefits online. 

How can I change my VA direct deposit information online? 
This depends on the type of benefits you're receiving. You can change your information for disability compensation and pension benefits by updating your VA.gov profile. To change your information for GI Bill and other education benefits , you'll need to sign in to eBenefits. 

Disability compensation and pension benefit payments 


We're testing out the direct deposit feature on VA.gov 
We're in the process of bringing direct deposit to VA.gov. This feature isn't available to everyone right now. If you see the direct deposit feature in your profile , you can update your direct deposit information from there. If you don t see this feature in your profile , please go to eBenefits and sign in to change your direct deposit information. Note: You ll need your bank s routing number as well as your account number. 

To cancel your direct deposit payments, switch from paper checks to direct deposit, or change the address on your paper checks 
Please call us at 800 - 827 - 1000. We re here Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. Or go to your nearest VA regional office. 

Education benefits 


You ll need to sign in to eBenefits to change your VA direct deposit and contact information online. 
To use this feature , you'll need a Premium DS Logon account. Your My HealtheVet or ID.me credentials won t work on the eBenefits website. Go to eBenefits to sign in, register, or upgrade your DS Logon account to Premium. Go to eBenefits to change your information Note: You'll need your bank's name, address, phone number, and routing number as well as your account number. 

Are there other ways to change my VA direct deposit or contact information? 
Yes. You can change your information by mail or phone. 

By mail 
Fill out a VA Direct Deposit Enrollment 

user: I was wondering how to change my contact information online. Maybe you can help me?

assistant: You'll need to sign in to eBenefits to do so. Would you like to learn more about this feature?

user: Yes, please.

assistant: First of all, you'll need a Premium DS Logon account. Your My HealtheVet or ID.me credentials won t work on the eBenefits website. Go to eBenefits to sign in, register, or upgrade your DS Logon account to Premium.

user: Thanks. There is something else I've been meaning to ask you. What if my disability got worse over the years? I have the impression that it did.

assistant: If your disability gets worse, you can file a claim for an increase in benefits or file for a VA disability increase.

user: Will do. By the way, can I change my address through my VA.gov profile?

assistant: Of course. You can sign in to VA.gov and change your address or other contact information in your VA.gov profile. This will update your information across disability compensation, pension benefits, claims and appeals, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment VR&E, and VA health care.

user: What if I have a disability rating that is higher than 25%?

assistant: If you have a disability rating of 30% or higher, you may be able to add eligible dependents to your VA disability compensation to get a higher payment also called a benefit rate.

user: Can you help me find out how to add dependents that qualify?

assistant: Yes, I can help you find out how to add eligible dependents.