Social Security payments sent to Direct Express cards are getting a change. The Treasury Department has chosen a new bank to handle the debit cards.

Millions of Social Security recipients who receive their monthly benefits through Direct Express prepaid debit cards are beginning to see changes as the federal government transitions the program to a ...

Image source: Getty Images. 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 ...

Social Security is switching banks for millions of prepaid debit card users — here's what the change means for your payments.

Fifth Third Bank is the new financial agent for the Direct Express program. Social Security beneficiaries enrolled in the ...