Federal benefit recipients will soon be required to choose between Direct Deposit and the Direct Express debit card as traditional paper checks begin to phase out. A deadline set by the U.S.

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: ...

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 ...

CINCINNATI, September 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank, National Association, (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced it has been designated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the ...

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 ...

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 ...