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How to Keep Your Direct Express Card -- and Social Security Payments -- Safe from Thieves

Avoid using an automatic login feature that saves your password. Change your password at least every 72 days. If you have a bank or credit union, make it a point to use online banking services so you ...
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Federal Paper Checks have Ended, here’s What You Need to Know

On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury discontinued federally issued paper checks and is moving to digital payments. Federal benefit recipients who still get paper checks WILL NOT be automatically ...

Direct Deposit or Direct Express? How to sign up as paper checks phase out

Federal benefit recipients face an approaching deadline: after September 30, 2025, paper checks will no longer be issued, except in limited cases. Here's how to switch to a direct ...
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Fifth Third to Manage Direct Express® Federal Benefits Program

CINCINNATI--(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 Fiscal Service ...
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How to Keep Your Direct Express Card -- and Social Security Payments -- Safe from Thieves

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 ...