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:
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
U.S. Military Retired Pay
8899 E 56th Street
Indianapolis IN 46249-1200
Fax: 800-469-6559
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
U.S. Military Annuitant Pay
8899 E 56th Street
Indianapolis IN 46249-1300
Fax: 800-982-8459
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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
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 IDD is Available
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Anguilla
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Greece
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New Zealand
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Antigua
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Grenada
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Norway
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Australia
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Haiti
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Panama
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Austria
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Hong Kong
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Poland
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Bahamas
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Hungary
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Portugal
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Barbados
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Iceland
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Samoa
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Barbuda
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India
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Singapore
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Belgium
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Ireland
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Slovakia
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British Virgin
Island
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Israel
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Slovenia
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Canada
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Italy
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South Africa
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Cayman Island
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Jamaica
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Spain
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Cyprus
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Japan
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St. Kitts & Nevis
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Denmark
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Latvia
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St. Lucia
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Dominican
Republic
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Lithuania
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St. Vincent & Grenadines
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Egypt
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Luxembourg
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Sweden
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Estonia
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Malta
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Switzerland
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Finland
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Mexico
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Trinidad & Tobago
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France
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Netherlands
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United Kingdom
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Germany
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Netherlands Antilles
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