Department of Treasury’s Go Direct and Direct Express Programs

The US Department of Treasury has a variety of electronic options for people who receive federal benefit payments such as Social Security:

• Go Direct. This program gives people with checking or savings accounts a fast, free way to sign up for direct deposit. To sign up, people can call the toll-free helpline at 800-333-1795, go online to http://www.GoDirect.org , or visit a local bank or credit union.

• Direct Express Debit MasterCard. This Treasury-recommended prepaid debit card gives people without bank accounts a safe, easy alternative to paper checks. There are no sign-up fees, monthly fees or overdraft charges, and the card can be used to make purchases, get cash and pay bills. To sign up, people can call toll-free (877) 212-9991, go online to http://www.USDirectExpress.com , or visit a local Social Security office.

For more information about these programs, contact MYCAP at (330) 744-MYCAP.

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