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If you're still waiting for your pandemic payment from the federal government, and you'd like to receive it directly into your bank account, head over to 

If the IRS doesn't have your direct deposit information by that deadline, you'll still get your payment — but you'll receive it in the form of a paper check, which might not arrive until June. 

Citizens and resident aliens earning less than $75,000 in individual adjusted gross income are generally eligible for a $1,200 relief payment. Individuals earning more may be eligible for a partial payment.

For most people, the payments were automatic and no action was necessary; The IRS has sent payments to some 130 million people already. The new deadline only applies to people who have not received a payment yet and who have not confirmed that the IRS has their bank account information.  

"We want people to visit Get My Payment before the noon Wednesday deadline so they can provide their direct deposit information," 

. "Time is running out for a chance to get these payments several weeks earlier through direct deposit."

If you filed a federal tax return and received a refund via direct deposit — or if you receive other benefits to your account, like Social Security or Supplemental Security Income — the IRS should already have your bank account information. You can use the 

 to confirm your bank account is on file and check the status of your payment. 

required to file a federal tax return, you can use 

 to request your payment electronically.  

Remember, the IRS will not contact you directly for information, and you will never have to provide any money to receive your stimulus check. Any

 calls, texts or emails asking for information are scams

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Camila Domonoske

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If you haven't gotten your pandemic relief payment yet, and you'd like to receive it by direct deposit, make sure the IRS has your bank account information before the May 13 deadline. 

Want your stimulus check direct deposited? Sign up by noon Wednesday

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