Don't let a disaster come between you and your money.

If you get federal benefit payments by paper check, you can switch to direct deposit. Direct deposit is faster, safer, easier, and gives you more control over your money. Your money is directly deposited into a checking or savings account on payment day each month.

Direct deposit removes the risk of a delayed payment due to a disaster event.

You may choose from two electronic payment options:

• Direct Deposit - Your payment is deposited into your checking or savings account.

• Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® - A prepaid debit card you can use to make retail purchases, pay bills, and get cash back. It’s a no- or low-cost alternative to paper checks.

Read Before You Begin Enrollment to learn more about direct deposit. You may also visit the Direct Express card page to learn about the card’s features and fees.

If you get federal benefit payments by paper check, you must now, by law, switch to electronic payments.

You must currently get a federal check from any of the following:

• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Veterans Affairs (VA) (Compensation, pension, and some education payments)
• Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

You need to provide personal information to complete the enrollment process.

Choose from the options below to sign up for direct deposit:

• Visit the GoDirect website, or
• Call 1-800-333-1975, or
• Complete application to enroll by mail.

To sign up for the Direct Express card, call 1-800-333-1975.

We send your enrollment information directly to the federal paying agencies.