How long does it take to receive survivor benefits from Social Security?

My daughter is approved for survivor benefits and we got everything approved and turned in today. How long until we start receiving the money?

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My four kids recieved an initial amount within two weeks and ONLY FOR THE SECOND PAYMENT did we have to wait a little longer than four weeks. When that payment did arrive it was higher to include the previous month.

We use direct deposit and from the time we got our first payment, it has NEVER been late. In fact it's early whenever there is a national holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving. They are actually very good about being ontime - at least with the direct deposit which I recommend you set up if you haven't already (checks can be lost/delayed in the mail)

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I recieved mine within two weeks of them approving it.

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the standard time ( according to www.social security benefits.com) is 2 -3 weeks..