The U.S. government is transitioning to electronic payments for Social Security and federal benefits, leaving many wondering how to adapt. If you don't have a bank account, the Direct Express card ...

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WASHINGTON — The government will no longer be sending out paper Social Security checks. It’s part of the Trump administration’s effort to fully modernize federal benefit payments, save money and fight ...

Fifth Third Bank said it has entered an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to manage its Direct Express prepaid debit card program. Under the five-year ...

The Direct Express card is a prepaid debit card used by federal benefits recipients. On the scheduled payment date each month, the card is loaded electronically with Social Security and/or Veterans ...