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A safe, convenient alternative to paper checks for people in your community
 
Millions of Americans, including senior citizens and people with disabilities, still rely on paper checks for their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Unfortunately, mailed checks can be vulnerable to weather delays, theft and loss and other hassles. 

The Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card is a new alternative to checks, even for people who don't have bank accounts. The card is issued by Comerica Bank, as the U.S. Department of the Treasury's financial agent. Treasury encourages people who receive Social Security payments by check to consider signing up for the Direct Express® card.

Help spread the word to people in your community. Your organization can partner with the Direct Express® card program to help provide accurate information to federal check recipients. It’s a secure, convenient option people in your community should know about. The card is:

  • Safe – No need to carry large amounts of cash, no risk of lost or stolen checks.
  • Easy – Funds are automatically posted to the card – no need to wait for the mail.
  • Convenient – Cardholders can make purchases, pay bills, and get cash at ATMs and financial institutions.
Learn more about the card and how people can make the easy switch from paper check, even without a bank account. 

You can also view and listen to an informational Webinar about the Direct Express® card presented by Alvina McHale of the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Management Service.

You can also access free tool kits and materials to help you communicate with the people in your community about the features of the card and whether it is right for them.

 

Direct Express® and the Direct Express® logo are service marks of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (used with permission).

The Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® is issued by Comerica Bank, pursuant to a license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard® and the MasterCard® Brand Mark are registered trade marks of MasterCard International Incorporated.