
You get a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you use at ATMs, online, and in stores. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures your money up to the maximum that the law allows. No need to worry about checks Safe & Secure No need to have a bank account or carry cash ET, Monday thru Friday.Ĭall 80 or enroll online at Benefits of the Direct Express ® card pay your bills online or over the phoneĬontact our Enrollment Center between the hours of 9:00 a.m. get cash from any ATM, bank, or credit union that shows the Mastercard ® logo. buy from any place that accepts debit card payments. You can go to any bank, credit union, or ATM that shows the Mastercard® logo, even if you do not have a bank account. Visit the Direct Express site See Our Child Tax Credit Payments Faqs How does the Direct Express ® card work?Įach month, your money is automatically deposited to your Direct Express® card account on your payment date. If you do not have a bank account, the FDIC website offers information to help you open an account online or at a local bank branch. You must either have the money deposited directly to a bank or credit union account or get your money each month on a DirectExpress ® prepaid debit card.
No need to keep a minimum balance on the card.įederal benefit payments, such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Veterans, are required to receive your payment electronically.
The Direct Express ® Debit Mastercard® card is a way to get your federal benefits, even if you do not have a bank account. Please enable JavaScript to use all features. Some features of this site will not work with JavaScript disabled.