Trump signs executive order to modernize U.S. government payment systems, reducing tax waste

On the 25th, US President Trump signed an executive order to fundamentally reform the federal government's payment system. After September 30, 2025, the government will, in principle, stop issuing paper checks and begin a full transition to electronic payments.

The executive order calls for significant changes in the government's payment process. All government agencies will be required to switch all payments, including grants, payments to suppliers, and tax refunds, to electronic methods. Electronic payment methods such as direct deposit, prepaid cards, digital wallets, and real-time payment systems will be prioritized.

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