Chamboy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 3:41 pm I have had a savings account with Cambodian Public Bank for years. Prior to electronic direct deposit it was a real hassle.
I had to pick up my check at the embassy and take it to the bank. They in turn sent it back to The States. I have no idea of the paper trail, but I had to wait 4-6 weeks for each check to clear. Now I get the check deposited by the 3rd to 5th of each month. I have a. debit card with $1,000 limit which is more than adequate for my needs.

Chodi wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:03 pm

Chamboy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 3:41 pm I have had a savings account with Cambodian Public Bank for years. Prior to electronic direct deposit it was a real hassle.
I had to pick up my check at the embassy and take it to the bank. They in turn sent it back to The States. I have no idea of the paper trail, but I had to wait 4-6 weeks for each check to clear. Now I get the check deposited by the 3rd to 5th of each month. I have a. debit card with $1,000 limit which is more than adequate for my needs.

So just to be clear,, you are saying that you are now receiving your Social Security by direct deposit monthly to Cambodian Public Bank? If I understand you correctly, then everything I have been told by the SSA rep is true. I assume you had to get the bank to sign the one page form and send that to SSA Manila in order to activate your direct deposit? Your comments would seem to confirm everything I was told by SSA Manila.