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Social Security to Fully Transition to Electronic Payments
(Source – Social Security Matters) As of September 30, 2025, federal law and Executive Order 14247 require federal benefits to be paid electronically. To improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance security in federal payments, the Department of the Treasury is…
ICYMI – Reminder on Direct Express Changeover
Beneficiaries receiving payments on their Direct Express Debit Mastercard are now being alerted about a change in financial agents. “Previously, The Motley Fool reported, Comerica Bank administered the program. Now, it will be handled by Fifth Third Bank, which merged with Comerica earlier this year,” says…
SSA Announces Change in Direct Express® Program Operations
The Social Security Administration today announced that Fifth Third Bank is the new financial agent for the Direct Express® program, replacing Comerica Bank. The announcement from SSA Chief Communications Officer Nick Perrine notes that “New enrollments with Fifth Third Bank…