Direct Express® card
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.

Can Social Security benefits be direct deposited?

If you get Social Security benefits, you must receive your payments electronically. You can do so by signing up for direct deposit, which sends payments directly into your bank account. Or, you can have your benefits automatically deposited into your Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® account.

What time does Social Security do direct deposits?

Social Security checks are normally paid on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

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.

Where do I deposit my Social Security benefits?

visiting your local Social Security Field Office or signing up for the Direct Express® debit card. 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.

Where can I get a social security debit card?

contacting your bank, credit union or savings and loan association, or calling Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or 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.

How are Social Security benefits deposited into a prepaid account?

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. Use of the card.