Social security payment March 3, 2026: $2,071 hits bank accounts today — Are you on the list?

Social Security Payment March 3, 2026: The SSA is sending money this morning. If you filed before May 1997, today is your payday. The average deposit is $2,071. The 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment landed at 2.8%. Retirees gain $56 monthly. Couples gain $88 monthly. SSI individuals now cap at $994. SSI couples cap at $1,491. Most Social Security payments arrive early in the morning through direct deposit. If your funds do not appear on March 3, the SSA recommends waiting three business days before taking action.