Don't have a bank account? The SSA offers the Direct Express debit card to receive your Social Security or SSI benefits safely and on time. Learn how to sign up.

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 ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant change for retirees, urging them to switch from paper checks to electronic payment methods by September 30, 2025. This transition ...