About Social Security Administration
The descriptor “XXSOC SEC SSA TREAS 310 PPD [NAME]” refers to an electronic funds transfer involving the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury. SSA manages federal Social Security programs, including retirement, survivors, and disability insurance benefits, as well as some income-support programs. These payments are typically delivered via direct deposit (ACH) into a recipient’s bank account.
This entry is not a card ‘charge’ in the typical merchant sense; it usually represents a Social Security benefit **deposit** or adjustment, often labeled with “SSA TREAS 310” and “PPD” (indicating the ACH payment type). The individual’s name (e.g., “THOMAS E WALSH”) in the descriptor generally indicates the beneficiary or the account holder associated with the payment. You’ll see this descriptor on a statement on or around your scheduled Social Security payment date, or when there is a one-time adjustment, back payment, or correction.
If you have questions about this entry, first confirm whether you or the named person on the account is receiving Social Security benefits and compare the amount and date with your expected benefit payment. You can review your payment history by logging into your online “my Social Security” account at ssa.gov or by checking benefit letters you’ve received. For discrepancies or suspected errors, contact SSA directly via their national toll-free number or your local SSA office; your bank can also provide details on the ACH entry, but only SSA can explain or correct the benefit amount. If you suspect fraud or an unauthorized use of your account, notify both your bank and SSA promptly.