MichaelB Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 I am wanting to change my direct deposit from my bank in the USA to one here in Mexico. I have just opened a new account at BBVA and was given 2 numbers 1 called a No. Cuenta is only 10 numbers long ,the second is called the Clabe interbancana and is 18 numbers long. Which one would I give to Social Security for my deposits? The girl at the bank said she believes that the Cuenta number would be given to someone from outside of Mexico. Can anyone verify that? Also what is the correct process to change my deposit? Thanks Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, MichaelB said: The girl at the bank said she believes that the Cuenta number would be given to someone from outside of Mexico. "The girl at the bank" is not who to ask. You have to ask the entity that is sending funds what they require. Normally international money transfers use the Clabe, so the girl at the bank has no idea what she's talking about. The Clabe actually contains your personal account number and the bank branch numbers within it. But I'm not American, so can't tell you what Social Security requires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy2013 Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Go to the Social Security website. Register then enter banking information, they will tell you when deposit will be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelB Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Thank you Daisy, I was just wanting to know what number to use. Any ideas, I have written FBU and am awaiting their answer Thanks Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Contact Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in GLD fbu.guadalajara@ssa.gov We handled everything through them. It was very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelB Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Thank you Lost ,but are you saying that the Clabe is the one the SSAN needs to direct deposit? Thanks Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 If it is international use the clabe they should ask for a SWiFT as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 https://www.ssa.gov/ If you are a US citizen or permanent resident you can use the official website. You need to open an account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 No need to open an account if you follow my suggestion above. Contact fbu GDL. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted March 29, 2022 Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 11 hours ago, ibarra said: No need to open an account if you follow my suggestion above. Contact fbu GDL. Yes but it all can be done online, and instantly on the ssa.gov website. Also you can download your tax info, without using the FBU in GDL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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