Can Americans change their Social Security Administration (SSA) bank account from a US bank to a Thai bank online?

The process of changing your bank information for Social Security Administration (SSA) payments from a US bank to a Thai bank is primarily done through the SSA website, specifically ssa.gov. However, some users have encountered challenges, as the SSA might necessitate actions to be performed at a Federal Benefit Unit (FBU) or within the US itself. While online methods exist, such as modifying banking details on the mysocialsecurity website or using banks like Bangkok Bank with US routing numbers, users may still face issues with debit cards and the annual verification of life which can halt payments if responses are not timely. For expats in Thailand, contacting the Social Security office in Manila could provide additional assistance.