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International Direct Deposit

International Direct Deposit (IDD) is available to U.S. military retirees living in eligible locations overseas. IDD electronically deposits funds on the first business day of the month.

Enrolling in IDD

Complete the form for International Direct Deposit Enrollment (SF 1199-I) and mail it to:
 

 For retirees:

 For SBP annuitants, beneficiaries and 
 survivors:

 Defense Finance and Accounting Service
 U.S. Military Retired Pay
 8899 E 56th Street
 Indianapolis IN 46249-1200
 Fax: 800-469-6559
 Defense Finance and Accounting Service
 U.S. Military Annuitant Pay
 8899 E 56th Street
 Indianapolis IN 46249-1300
 Fax: 800-982-8459










 

Make sure the form is accurately completed and signed. Incorrect or incomplete enrollment forms will be returned unprocessed for correction, delaying your enrollment. Typed forms are preferable.
If you currently have your pay sent via direct deposit to a stateside financial institution, do not close that account until you have verified receipt at your international bank. Otherwise, your pay will be returned to DFAS, causing additional delays.

Security and Safety of IDD

 Keep Your Account   Current

 Failing to notify us of a change of   address or banking information can   result in missing payments.

 When to Update Your Account 
 Suspension of Pay
Nations chosen for IDD eligibility have met the requirements of the Federal Reserve Bank. Simply put, the banks and other financial institutions in those countries provide secure and trustworthy services and have systems compatible with transferring funds from the U. S. to your account. In many ways, IDD is much more secure than receiving your pay by paper check. Mailed checks can be subject to loss, misrouting or theft. Funds transferred through IDD are sent encrypted and arrive safely at your bank.

Countries Where International Direct Deposit is Available

Countries are listed in alphabetical order. Click on one of the alphabetical sections below to more easily find a country:
Countries A-F
Countries G-L
Countries M-R
Countries S-Z

Countries: A-F

Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahama Islands
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada-US
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Congo (Republic of Congo)
Costa Rica
Cote D'ivoire
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji Islands
Finland
France
French Polynesia

Countries: G-L

Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg

Countries: M-R

Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Palau (Belau)
Palestine
Panama
Papua-New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda

Countries: S-Z

Saint Martin
Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia 
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
St. Kitts
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & Grenadine
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tonga Islands
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen
Zimbabwe

*Note: The information on this website is provided to explain typical situations regarding retiree and annuitant benefits. For details and exceptions, please see applicable laws, financial management regulations, and instructions. 

Page Updated Oct 18 2024