The beneficiary must provide complete information to the Office of Earnings and International
Operations, Division of International Operations (OEIO DIO) or the Federal Benefits
Unit (FBU) for input. DIO will fax incomplete forms to the FBU that serves Japan.
The FBU contacts the beneficiary or FI for additional information.
We receive requests to input bank data by mail, phone, or fax in the following formats:
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SSA-1199-JA International Direct Deposit Signup Form for Japan; or
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Any document that contains required banking information.
The form is also available from OEIO; a U.S. Embassy or Consulate office in Japan;
and Tokyo FBU in Tokyo, Japan.
If you receive information with discrepancies, see the following instructions:
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GN 00203.020 Identity of Claimants
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GN 02402.025 Direct Deposit Post Entitlement Interview