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 ...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fifth Third Bank, National Association, (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced it has been designated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service ...

Federal benefit recipients will soon be required to choose between Direct Deposit and the Direct Express debit card as traditional paper checks begin to phase out. A deadline set by the U.S.

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for most federal benefits, including Social Security, VA payments, and tax refunds. Instead, all government agencies will ...

Avoid using an automatic login feature that saves your password. Change your password at least every 72 days. If you have a bank or credit union, make it a point to use online banking services so you ...

Direct Express currently serves approximately 3.4 million Americans with a prepaid debit card to receive their monthly federal benefits. The majority of cardholders do not have a bank account and 57% ...

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 ...

US Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service Selects Bank CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fifth Third Bank, National Association, (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced it has been designated by the ...