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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-19T17:52:27.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nCanada Pension Plan (CPP) payments for March are being sent out soon.\n\nThis retirement benefit offers a lot of money, with an average monthly payment amount of more than $800!\n\nThere will be a direct deposit in your bank account or a cheque in your mailbox soon if you're eligible for the government payment.\n\nSo, here's what you need to know about CPP this month, including when the March payment date is and how much money you could receive.\n\n### What is the Canada Pension Plan?\n\nCPP is a retirement pension administered by Service Canada.\n\nIt's a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of your income when you retire. If you qualify, you'll receive CPP for the rest of your life.\n\n### Who is eligible for the Canada Pension Plan?\n\nTo be eligible to receive the CPP retirement pension, you must:\n\n  * be at least 60 years old\n  * have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP\n\n\n\nAccording to the government, valid contributions can be either from work you did in Canada or from credits received from a spouse/common-law partner after a divorce or separation.\n\n### How much money can you get from Canada Pension Plan payments?\n\nThe amount of money you get from your CPP retirement pension depends on different factors like your age, contributions and average earnings.\n\nFor 2026, the maximum CPP payment at age 65 is $1,507.65 per month.\n\nThe average CPP payment amount for new beneficiaries at age 65 is $803.76 per month.\n\n### When is the next Canada Pension Plan payment date?\n\nThe next CPP payment date is Friday, March 27, 2026.\n\n### How do you receive Canada Pension Plan payments?\n\nCPP payments are made through direct deposit or by cheque.\n\nYour payment will be deposited into your bank account directly if you chose the direct deposit option.\n\nIf you didn't opt for direct deposit, a cheque for your CPP payment will be mailed to you during the last three business days of the month.\n\nYou can sign up for direct deposit at any time by calling Service Canada or going to a Service Canada location.\n\n_This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only._",
  "title": "Canada Pension Plan payments for March go out soon and the average amount is over $800"
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