You can add money to your card with cash or by cashing a check at any participating Walmart store. Reload and check cashing fees and limits may apply.

Will my child tax credit go on my Direct Express card?

Advance Child Tax Credit payments can be routed to Direct Express® cardholders via their card, the same way Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) were in 2020 and early 2021. The IRS began disbursing Advance Child Tax Credit payments to families with qualified children on July 15, 2021.

Can I deposit my Social Security check in someone else’s account?

Currently our system allows direct deposit only to a single account, at a financial institution (e.g. checking account, savings account, or prepaid card account). However, you may preauthorize your financial institution to transfer funds into your other bank accounts.

Can I get an advance on my Direct Express?

As we discussed earlier, you cannot advance future government benefits payments with a Direct Express card. This is because they are prepaid cards rather than credit cards. You can only use them to get access to funds that have been given to you in previous payments.

How to activate direct express direct deposit card?

Direct Express Direct Deposit Instructions. Direct Express Direct Deposit. The step required in getting your Direct Express card signed up for Direct Deposit is to first call customer service to activate your card. You can call them toll free at 1 (888) 741-1115.

Is there a fee to transfer funds from direct express?

Yes. You may transfer funds from your Direct Express ® card account to a personal U.S. bank account. A fee of $1.50 will be deducted from your Direct Express ® card account for each transfer made.

Who is eligible for the direct express card?

The Direct Express card was set up by the US Department of the Treasury as an alternative to paper checks for federal benefits recipients. If you receive one of the following federal benefits, then you are eligible to apply for Direct Express.

How does direct express work for Social Security?

After you sign up for the card, Direct Express ® will notify the Social Security Administration and other federal paying agencies that you have a Direct Express ® debit card account and will provide the agency the information it needs to send your benefit payments to your account.