International Treasury Services
Getting started for federal agencies
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) provides international payment services through ITS.gov. For detailed processing instructions, see Contacts.
What is ITS.GOV?
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service provides international payment services to more than 130 federal agencies. Through ITS.gov, agencies can issue payments in both U.S. dollars and supported local currency.
Benefits
- Value: Low-cost option for international payments.
- Global Reach: ITS.gov enables payments in over 100 currencies—including U.S. dollars—and supports transactions to more than 240 destinations worldwide.
- Inbound Collections: Your agency can also receive electronic payments in supported foreign currencies from international originators.
- Dedicated Support: ITS.gov provides access to experienced program management professionals who assist with implementation and ongoing support.
- Secure Transactions: All payments are processed in a secure environment, with robust user authentication protocols required for system access.
- Access: ITS.gov is a browser-accessible, cloud-based application compatible with standard internet browsers.
Benefit Payment Recipients
The benefit payment recipient enrolls in International Direct Deposit (IDD) through their respective federal paying agency (e.g., the Social Security Administration or the Office of Personnel Management).
On successful enrollment, payments will be deposited directly into the recipient’s foreign bank account in the designated currency on the scheduled payment date.
If you are receiving federal benefit payments and would like to enroll in IDD, please contact your paying federal agency to request an IDD enrollment form.
Vendor, Foreign or Miscellaneous recipients
The benefit payment recipient enrolls in International Direct Deposit (IDD) through their respective federal paying agency. On successful enrollment, payments will be deposited directly into the recipient’s foreign bank account in the designated currency on the scheduled payment date.