GCTFS is a proud partner of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Go Direct^® campaign. Nearly four millions of American receiving their Social Security and SSI payments do not have bank accounts. Many receive their payments by paper checks, which can be vulnerable to weather delays, financial crimes and other hassles. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Social Security Administration have been encouraging anyone who is eligible for Social Security payments to consider using the Direct Express^® Debit MasterCard^®. It is a new, safe and convenient alternative to paper checks. Cardholders can receive their monthly payments on the card, and use it to make purchases, pay bills, and get cash at thousands of locations nationwide. There is no sign up fee and no bank account or credit checks are required.

Visit the Direct Express^® card website at www.USDirectExpress.com for more information or to sign up. You can also call the toll-free hotline at 1-877-212-9991.