Government prepaid debit cards
A cost-effective way for government agencies to disburse payments.
The U.S. Bank ReliaCard® is an easy way for government agencies to provide a simple, safe way to access funds. For cardholder questions, visit the U.S. Bank ReliaCard cardholder website.
ReliaCard: A reloadable prepaid debit card for government agencies
As a government agency, you need a simple and cost-effective way to deliver timely payments. The ReliaCard is that solution, allowing you to efficiently disburse payments while your recipients can safely access their funds.
Benefits for your government agency
- Reduce costs associated with paper checks or vouchers, postage, reconciliation or replacement of lost checks
- Maximize electronic payments with direct deposit
- Complements your existing direct deposit processes
Benefits for your cardholders
- Convenience of funds automatically loaded to their card for as long as they remain eligible, so there’s no need to cash or deposit a check
- Make purchases or withdraw cash and get cash back at participating merchants anywhere Visa® or Mastercard® debit cards are accepted
- Security if the card is lost or stolen with Zero Liability1
Why choose ReliaCard for government disbursements?
Savings
Streamline your administration and eliminate costly paper checks, postage and reconciliation.
Convenience
There's no need for recipients to have a bank account or pay check-cashing fees. Deposits are made automatically to the card, and funds are available for immediate use wherever Visa® or Mastercard® debit cards are accepted.
Extra value
We offer cardholders online and mobile access, alerts, in-network ATMs, online bill pay and customer service.
Security
We invest in the data security, fraud protection and compliance programs needed to protect cardholder security.
What type of government agencies can benefit from a prepaid card program?
- Child care
- Child support
- Health and human services
- Housing authorities
- Pension programs
- Personal income tax returns
- Temporary assistance for families in need
- Trade adjustment assistance
- Unemployment insurance
- Workers’ compensation
The People’s Prosperity Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
The City of Saint Paul launched a pilot program in November 2020 in response to household financial pressures made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ready to get started?
The U.S. Bank ReliaCard is an easy way for government agencies to provide a simple, safe way to access funds. For cardholder questions, visit the ReliaCard cardholder website.