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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The ABC News Fixer helps a victim of identity theft get charges reversed Feb. 18, 2014— -- Dear ABC News Fixer: My complaint is with Direct Express, the card the government uses to issue my ...

Starting next week on Tuesday, September 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments, and instead move exclusively to electronic payments: ...

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 ...