Applying for Federal Benefits Soon?

Go Direct from Day One!

If you are applying for these federal benefits, you will receive your payments through direct deposit to your bank or credit union account or to a Direct Express^® Debit MasterCard^® card:

Social Security
Supplemental Security Income
Veterans Affairs

Railroad Retirement Board
Office of Personnel Management
Department of Labor (Black Lung)

Be ready! You must choose an electronic payment method right from day one. Electronic payments are safer and more convenient than paper checks, and give you more control of your money. Learn more about this change. For additional information, visit www.fms.treas.gov.

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Ready to Apply for Benefits Now?

Sign up for direct deposit or a Direct Express^® card right from day one. Have peace of mind that your payments will be on time, every time!

To apply, you should notify the government agency that is providing your federal benefit payments:

Direct Express^® Card

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The Direct Express^® card is a Treasury-recommended prepaid debit card for federal benefit recipients.

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Learn the basics of electronic payments including the meaning of key words, ways to use the Direct Express card and more.

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Direct From Day One

If choosing direct deposit, make sure you have your:

Financial institution's routing transit number*
Account type - checking or savings
Account number*

With direct deposit, the U.S. Treasury sends an electronic message to your bank or credit union crediting your account with the exact amount of your benefit.

*This information is often on personal checks.

If choosing the Direct Express^® card, notify your federal benefit agency at the time you apply for federal benefits.

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