FDA Says Bye to Checks: Go Digital for Payments
Published Date: 6/27/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting October 1, 2025, the FDA is ditching paper payments like checks and money orders for most federal payments and collections. If you work with the FDA on payments, get ready to switch to electronic methods—paper will only be allowed in rare cases. This change makes paying and collecting money faster and safer for everyone involved!
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FDA ends paper payments October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, the FDA will stop accepting paper-based payments and collections such as checks, bank drafts, and money orders except in limited cases with an exemption or waiver. If you work with the FDA on payments or collections, you must switch to electronic payment methods by that date.
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