The first round of August Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The second round will go out on Aug. 19 to those born between the 11th and 20th of a month, and the third round will go out on Aug. 26 to those born on or after the 21st of a month. Advertisement