The Direct Express® card is a debit card you can use to access your benefits and you don’t need a bank account. With the Direct Express® card program, we deposit your federal benefit payment directly into your card account. Your monthly benefits will be available on your payment day—on time, every time.

What does it mean when Social Security sends you a debit card?

The Direct Express card is a prepaid debit card and electronic payment option for federal benefits recipients who don’t have a bank or credit union account. Anyone receiving Social Security Retirement, Supplemental Security Income, VA or other federal benefit payments can register for a Direct Express card.

Who sends out Direct Express card?

Comerica Bank
For more information, please visit 9.2 Who is issuing the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card? Comerica Bank is the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s financial agent and is the issuer of the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card.

Who is eligible to use the Social Security debit card?

The Social Security Direct Express card is a prepaid debit card that allows you to use your Social Security benefits. Anyone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits is eligible to use the card.

Can you use a direct Express debit card on social security?

You’re eligible for the card if you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits. Because it’s a prepaid debit card, you can only use your Direct Express social security debit card if you have funds on your account. Once you’ve spent or withdrawn your entire account balance,…

Do you need a bank account for SSI direct deposit?

If you already receive Social Security or SSI benefits and you have a bank account, you can sign up for Direct Deposit by: Consider the Direct Express® debit card as another viable option. The Direct Express® card is a debit card you can use to access your benefits. And you don’t need a bank account.

How does social security work on a prepaid card?

Payment of benefits. Social Security or SSI benefits will be deposited directly into a prepaid account accessed through the card. The amount and date of the payment will not be affected. Eventually, the card will be a method for receiving other federal benefits. The cards may not be loaded with other funds.