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This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of
VA Form 24-0296A
for the current year.
VA Form 24-0296A International Direct Deposit Enrollment
What Is VA Form 24-0296A?
VA Form 24-0296A, International Direct Deposit Enrollment is a document issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and used to enroll in the direct deposit program internationally. Direct deposit is an automatic transfer of benefits directly to the veteran's or beneficiary's account. The VA Direct Deposit Enrollment form is a document used to enroll in direct deposit or to make a change to an already existing direct deposit account.
It is required to complete a separate form for each type of federal payments which include supplemental income, social security, benefits, etc. Currently, the VA allows veterans to receive payments such as disability compensation and vocational rehabilitation payments in 65 countries. There are several advantages to using international direct deposit:
- It is convenient. Veterans and their beneficiaries living abroad can use online services at their convenience;
- Benefits arrive on time and veterans have access to their benefits instantly;
- It saves money by reducing expenses associated with printing;
- It is secure, as the funds are transferred electronically.
The form was last released on March 1, 2018 , with all previous editions obsolete. A VA Form 24-0296A fillable version is available for download through the link below.
VA Form 24-0296A Instructions
VA 24-0296A Form includes four sections in total:
- Section I, Veteran's Identification Information. Enter your full name, social security number, VA file number, the date of birth;
- Section II, Beneficiary's Identification Information. Enter the beneficiary's full name (if other than veteran), the address of the person receiving payment, VA file number, the telephone number, the e-mail address;
- Section III, Bank Information. Enter the name and address of the bank, the country, bank code, branch code, account number, SWIFT code and IBAN (international bank account number) for Euro payments, the 18 digit CLABE (Clave Bancaria Estandarizada, Spanish for «standardized banking cipher» number (for payments to Mexican banks), and the account data: if it is the applicant's own or joint account, if it is for checking or savings, if it is in U.S. dollars or in the local currency;
- Section IV, Payee Certification. The applicant confirms the entitlement to the payment, signs the form and writes down the actual date.
The form must be completed online or by hand. The information is to be printed or written by hand clearly.
To prevent needless interruptions in payments and communications from the VA it is recommended to keep contact and direct deposit information up-to-date. Make sure you communicate all new information, such as a change in marital status, having a baby, adopting a child, etc., that this may affect your payment.
How to File VA Form 24-0296A?
There are three ways to file this form: by mail, e-mail or fax. The VA address is: Department of Veterans Affairs, 125 S Main Street, Muskogee, OK 74401
The form can be e-mailed to VAVBAMUS/RO/SSD/FINANCE.
What Is the Fax Number for VA Direct Deposit Enrollment Form 24-0296A?
Fax the completed form to (918) 781-7577.
