Treasury Shifts Direct Express Card Program to Fifth Third by Early 2027
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Updated · Gulf Coast News · Jun 27
Treasury Shifts Direct Express Card Program to Fifth Third by Early 2027
3 articles · Updated · Gulf Coast News · Jun 27
Summary
Fifth Third Bank will replace Comerica Bank as issuer of Direct Express debit cards for Social Security benefits sometime before early next year, the Treasury Department said.
New cards and account information will be sent to recipients in the coming months as Treasury moves the federal benefits card program to the new bank.
By the end of 2026, beneficiaries still receiving paper checks will be automatically transferred to Direct Express, widening the card program as the issuer switch takes effect.