The Go Direct® Program and Direct Express®
How Direct Express® Protects Cardholders from Crime
“Every store accepted it….” [VIDEO]
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“No more missed checks….” [VIDEO]
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The Demographics of Direct Express®
“I do a lot of shopping online….” [VIDEO]
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“I depend on it….” [VIDEO]
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Cardholder Satisfaction Ticks Up in 2023
“Having the card is a lifesaver….” [VIDEO]
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Direct Express®: 16 Years of Innovation
Financial Education Tools for Direct Express® Cardholders in Financial Capability Month
“There are no fees!” [VIDEO]
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Four Out of Five Americans Were Financially Unhealthy At Least Once Over the Last Five Years
“I love my card….” [VIDEO]
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How Direct Express® Empowers Cardholders to Protect Themselves from Fraud
Aspen Institute on the Need for a National Financial Inclusion Strategy
“It’s empowering, for me…” [VIDEO]
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Home Ownership – Recent Trends, Tips, and Topics (DEFEC)
Spotlight on World Mental Health Day
The Go Direct® Program and Direct Express®
At the end of 2023, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service reached a significant milestone—11 million electronic payment enrollments received through the Go Direct® program. Go Direct®, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of the [...]
How Direct Express® Protects Cardholders from Crime
Research indicates that over 60% of Direct Express® cardholders depend on federal benefits as their sole source of income. It is, therefore, critical that cardholders have the strongest possible protections against criminals who may want [...]
Stories
THESE STORIES FEATURE REAL DIRECT EXPRESS® CARDHOLDERS WHO HAVE GRANTED THEIR PERMISSION FOR THEIR PICTURES, QUOTES AND STORY TO APPEAR ON THIS SITE. THE DIRECT EXPRESS® TEAM NEVER SHARES PERSONAL INFORMATION WITHOUT EXPLICIT PERMISSION OF THE CARDHOLDER.
Cardholder Story #1 Rosalind, Pennsylvania [VIDEO]
“I receive social security and VA Disability. Using my Direct Express® card helps me to budget my money and keep track of it more efficiently” Greater Control & Security
Cardholder Story #2 Garry, Florida [VIDEO]
“I’m a Navy and Vietnam veteran. I’ve received the card for about six years now. The card saves time. It’s more convenient – I don’t carry cash because I’ve gotten used to carrying the Direct Express® card – so I really don’t need [cash]” A Better Budgeting Tool
Cardholder Story #3 Elizabeth, Florida [VIDEO]
“I’m retired and have a disability and a supplemental insurance payment that comes [on the Direct Express® card]. This card helps me a lot. It makes so many times in the month when I don’t have to worry about having cash, or getting cash where it needs to be on time.” Confidence, Comfort & Convenience
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