A funds transfer from your Direct Express debit card to a personal U.S. bank account costs $1.50 each time. You can avoid this fee by signing up to have your Social Security payments directly ...

Give Your Take: How Much Will You Spend Over the Holidays Relative to Last Year? How Does the Direct Express® Card Work? When you sign up for the Direct Express® card program, monthly payments are ...

Avoid using an automatic login feature that saves your password. Change your password at least every 72 days. If you have a bank or credit union, make it a point to use online banking services so you ...

The U.S. government is transitioning to electronic payments for Social Security and federal benefits, leaving many wondering how to adapt. If you don't have a bank account, the Direct Express card ...

A San Antonio federal lawsuit alleges thousands of retirees, veterans and disabled people who receive federal benefits through Direct Express prepaid debit cards were fraud victims whose claims were ...

The ABC News Fixer helps a victim of identity theft get charges reversed Feb. 18, 2014— -- Dear ABC News Fixer: My complaint is with Direct Express, the card the government uses to issue my ...

You can also check your balance and transaction history for free using the DX Direct Express mobile app. Don't Lose Your Card Take care to hold on to your debit card. After one free replacement each ...

My grandmother, who has dementia, agreed to receive her Social Security benefits via the Direct Express card in 2014. Apparently, the card was mailed and my grandmother misplaced it or threw it out.