The stimulus payment is loaded on the debit card.
And in some cases, taxpayers may have moved or changed banks since they got their first stimulus checks.
The IRS does not determine who receives a prepaid debit card.
Your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) card will arrive in an envelope from Money internet Cardholder Services.
Dont throw it away thinking its junk mail or a scam.
The envelope will also include the Treasury Department seal to help prevent people from throwing it away.
Dont throw away your stimulus payment by accident
Why would you do that?
For one thing, people are rightly suspicious of unsolicited cards received through the mail.
As a result, some people have shredded them or thrown them away.
Naturally, whenever theres money involved, there are scammers trying to take it from you.
Heres how to avoid losing your stimulus payment.
If youve destroyed or thrown out yourEIP card, dont panic.
Call the toll-free customer service line at 800-240-8100 (TTY: 800-241-9100) to ask for a replacement.
you’ve got the option to find additional information at the official EIP website (EIPCard.com).
AARPsFraud Watch Networkcan help you spot and avoid scams.
Call 800-240-8100 (TTY: 800-241-9100) to activate your new card.
Youll need to provide your name, address and Social Security number.
For security, dont use personal information as your PIN.
There is no charge to activate the card.
