Why is the U.S. Treasury requiring electronic benefit payments?

There are many reasons why the Treasury Department is requiring federal benefit check recipients to switch to direct deposit or the Direct Express^® card. This video highlights the advantages of electronic payments, including taxpayer savings, safety and reliability.

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See the five most commonly asked questions about the Treasury Department’s move to electronic federal benefit payments.

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Learn the basics of electronic payments including the meaning of key words, ways to use the Direct Express card and more.

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