People who receive debit cards or paper checks are those who didn’t provide bank information on their 2019 or 2020 tax returns in order to get a refund or didn’t register through the IRS nonfilers tool by November 21. Other names for stimulus checks include Economic Impact Payments and the Recovery Rebate Credit.

Is the stimulus money coming on a Visa card?

The IRS refers to the stimulus payment as an “economic impact payment” or EIP, so look for that wording. The debit card has the Visa logo on the front, and the issuing bank is MetaBank, the Treasury Department’s financial agent. You’ll also see “Money Network” on the back of the card.

Why did I get a Visa card instead of a stimulus check?

The IRS is sending prepaid debit cards to certain eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns but for whom the IRS doesn’t have bank account information. The stimulus payment is loaded on the debit card. In some cases, cards (and checks) may be going out to taxpayers who got the first stimulus payment by direct deposit.

Why did I get an economic impact payment card?

The EIP Card is a Treasury-sponsored, VISA-branded, prepaid debit card that provides a safe, convenient and secure way for EIP recipients to access their Economic Impact Payments without having to go to a bank or credit union to cash a check. Read more about how to use your card.

Is the government sending out a second stimulus check?

December 29, 2020: The IRS announces that it is sending out the second round of stimulus checks to millions of Americans. January 7, 2021: The U.S. Department of Treasury and the IRS announce that approximately eight million people are getting second stimulus checks via prepaid debit cards.

How to make government stimulus payment with Visa?

Get your government stimulus payment fast when you have it directly deposited to your Visa Prepaid card Contact your Visa Prepaid card provider for your account and routing information. Then simply create your account on the IRS portal and add your prepaid card details.

Where do I get my stimulus Visa debit card?

The prepaid cards are loaded with economic impact payments, commonly referred to as stimulus payments, and were distributed to some individuals who don’t have their bank account information on file and had their tax return processed by IRS service centers in Andover, Massachusetts or Austin, Texas.

Are there prepaid debit cards for stimulus money?

Didn’t Receive Your $600 Stimulus Money? Prepaid Debit Cards Going Out This Week Starting this week, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are sending approximately 8 million second Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) by prepaid debit card.

What to do if your stimulus Visa debit card is mismatched?

If you aren’t able to activate your card with the mismatched information, you may need to request that Money Network issue you a new card with the correct name. Call customer service at 1-800-240-8100 and request a new card. Note that you should not charged for this replacement card.