What happens if I open an ETA and then need to write checks or want a check card?
An ETA customer may switch to another type of account (e.g., traditional checking or savings) at any time. The ETA customer’s paying agency (e.g., Social Security Administration) must be notified of the change in financial institution or account number. If a recipient changes the account to which his/her payment will be electronically deposited, the “old” account should be kept open until the “new” account begins receiving the electronic deposit.
