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supermommys4
January 11, 2021
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How to enter my ssi direct express card information for tax return deposit

  • January 11, 2021
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I receive SSI and receive deposits on my Direct Express prepaid MasterCard. I don’t see where to enter that information under “how would you like to receive your tax return?”
Best answer by supermommys4

@supermommys4 wrote:

Thank you. However it’s a prepaid MasterCard from social security and doesn’t have a routing number etc. I have a card number, expiration date and CVV code on the back. 


Since it is a prepaid card the SS benefits deposited to the card should go through a bank.  This would be transparent to you.  Is there a phone number on the back of the card that you can call to see if there is a routing and account number for your card?


There is a phone number, however, I’m told that there is not a routing number as it is a prepaid MasterCard account. I will try to call again or search online

**HELPFUL TIP** 

Yesterday I signed up for the Walmart Cash Card in order to receive my tax return payment via direct deposit. The sign up was simple and fast from my cell phone! Although it states that I won’t receive my actual card for 7 - 10 days, it provides the account AND routing number immediately. This enabled me to be able to link the information with my tax return and submit my return (although I submitted keep in mind taxes cannot be filed until February 14, 2021)!

UPDATED INFORMATION 

“Direct Express doesn't make routing or account numbers publicly available for their cards.”

“If the company asks for information like a routing number, you won't be able to do that with your Direct Express card.”

4 replies

DoninGA
Employee
January 11, 2021

You have to enter the bank routing and account number associated with the card.  If you do not have those numbers available contact the bank for information.  The phone number should be on the back of the card.

supermommys4
January 11, 2021

Thank you. However it’s a prepaid MasterCard from social security and doesn’t have a routing number etc. I have a card number, expiration date and CVV code on the back. 

DoninGA
Employee
January 11, 2021

@supermommys4 wrote:

Thank you. However it’s a prepaid MasterCard from social security and doesn’t have a routing number etc. I have a card number, expiration date and CVV code on the back. 


Since it is a prepaid card the SS benefits deposited to the card should go through a bank.  This would be transparent to you.  Is there a phone number on the back of the card that you can call to see if there is a routing and account number for your card?

August 22, 2021

To enter your Direct Express Card info on your tax return for Stimulus Direct Deposit. You first Google routing number for name of bank your Card is on....(example ) Direct express card Commercia bank routing number for Ca. "Make sure you put the state you live in".. then the account number is the number on your card.....(example) 4444 5555 5555 1111... and its that simple. hope this helps..

November 12, 2021

Thanks

 

Critter-3
May 15, 2023

@Tyrone 50 

 

Why stop at just posting the CC# ?    How about posting the CVV & expiration date as well on this PUBLIC internet forum so the card can be used fradulently by folks who troll these forums looking  for marks like you.  

Employee
May 15, 2023

@Critter-3 I moved the post with the credit card number out of this thread and PM'd the user.

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