First round of May Social Security payments will be issued in 10 days

First round of May Social Security payments will be issued in 10 days


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The first round of May Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 10 days.

Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, May 13. The second round will go out on May 20 to those born between the 11th and 20th of a month, and the third round will go out on May 27 to those born on or before the 21st of a month.

Citizens are eligible for Social Security benefits beginning at age 62.

How can I maximize my check?

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security.

Payments largely depend on a recipient’s retirement age. A beneficiary retiring at age 62 could receive up to $2,969 per month, while a 70-year-old retiree could receive up to $5,181 per

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