<p>News Briefs for Financial Institutions</p><p>Information suitable for a newsletter article to customers and members</p><p>[External – Word count: 225]</p><p>New Videos Available to Help You Switch to Electronic Federal Benefit Payments </p><p>Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service </p><p>If you get Social Security or other federal benefit payments by paper check, you are required by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to switch to an electronic payment method by March 1, 2013. </p><p>Don’t wait – make the switch today. We can help! Watch these videos, which feature friendly Treasury customer service agents who can answer your questions.</p><p> Why is the U.S. Treasury requiring electronic federal benefit payments?</p><p> How will I know my money has been deposited?</p><p> How does direct deposit work?</p><p> Are electronic payments safe?</p><p> How does the Direct Express® card work?</p><p>You can view the videos on GoDirect.org or by visiting its YouTube channel. </p><p>The Go Direct® campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve Banks. The Go Direct® and Direct Express® logos, Go Direct® and Direct Express® are registered service marks of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (used with permission). The Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card is issued by Comerica Bank, pursuant to a license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard® and the MasterCard® Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.</p><p>.</p><p>How to Make the Switch</p><p>Switch now to one of the two electronic payment options recommended by the Treasury Department: direct deposit to a checking or savings account or the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card.</p><p>It’s fast, easy and free. You can switch at your local federal benefit agency office, online at www.GoDirect.org or by calling the U.S. Treasury Electronic Payment Solution Center at (800) 333-1795. For direct deposit, you also can switch at your bank or credit union.</p><p>For more information, visit www.GoDirect.org. </p><p>The Go Direct® campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve Banks. The Go Direct® and Direct Express® logos, Go Direct® and Direct Express® are registered service marks of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (used with permission). The Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card is issued by Comerica Bank, pursuant to a license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard® and the MasterCard® Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.</p><p>.</p>