The USPS has a free service you can use to keep tabs on when it’s supposed to show up. We’ll show you what your stimulus check or EIP card will look like when it arrives. Note that the USPS service won’t show you how much money you’ll receive, but you can check this letter for those details.

Why does it say my stimulus is being mailed?

Your payment may have been sent by mail because the bank rejected the deposit. This could happen because the bank information was invalid or the bank account has been closed. Note: You can’t change your bank information already on file with the IRS for your Economic Impact Payment.

What do I do if I didn’t get a EIP card?

If your EIP card is lost or destroyed, you may request a free replacement through MetaBank® Customer Service. The card has the Visa name on the front and the issuing bank, MetaBank®, N.A. on the back. Information included with the EIP card explains that this is your Economic Impact Payment.

How is the EIP card being used by the IRS?

The EIP Card is being used by the Treasury Department and the IRS to deliver the third round of Economic Impact Payments as rapidly as possible. Read the press release at IRS.gov

How to send an economic impact payment card?

The EIP Card will be sent in a in a plain white envelope which prominently displays the U.S. Treasury seal and “Economic Impact Payment Card” in the return address. The envelope will also have the following notation: “Not a bill or an advertisement. Important information about your Economic Impact Payment.”

Can you get an EIP card for a second time?

You will not necessarily receive an EIP card again if you received one last time. The form of payment for a second EIP may be different than for the first EIP. Some people who received a paper check last time might receive a debit card this time, and some people who received a debit card last time may receive a paper check.

How can I Activate my EIP card online?

Call 800-240-8100 (TTY: 800-241-9100) to activate your card. Register for online or mobile app access by going to EIPCard.com or the Money Network Mobile App and click on “Register.” Follow the steps to create your User ID and Password. Be sure to have your EIP Card handy.