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Moving: Advance Pay

Service members with permanent change-of-station orders can receive advance pay and allowances with their commander’s approval. These include advances on basic pay and Basic Allowance for Housing. Members can receive up to three months of basic pay at either the old or new duty station.

Advance pay and housing allowances are repaid as paycheck deductions.

Finance officials recommend asking for a minimum amount when requesting an advance for an overseas move because of the potential for heavy losses due to exchange rate fluctuations. The member is not compensated for such losses in the case of an advance.

Retiring and separating service members are not eligible for advance pay.