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.