State Prepaid Debit Cards
In addition to traditional state warrants (checks) and direct deposit, some participating State agency programs offer individuals the option to receive payments via a prepaid Visa branded debit card.
Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
- Cash available at any VISA/PLUS® ATMs in Nebraska and worldwide
- Unlimited use of the card with no fees, up to the account balance, at grocery stores, restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses accepting VISA
- Cash back option at many retailers
- Ability to track income and expenses with monthly statements; transaction information available online
- Purchases protected by VISA Purchase Security Program
- No credit check and no interest
- No need to wait for a check in the mail
- No bank account required and less need to carry large amounts of cash
Types of State Prepaid Debit Cards:
U.S. Bank ReliaCard®
- U.S. Bank ReliaCard® FAQ - PDF
State programs currently participating in the ReliaCard® consumer prepaid debit card program are:
- Nebraska Child Support (effective August 2004)
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Providers (effective August 2006)
- Nebraska Unemployment Insurance/Dept. of Labor (effective July 2007)
- Aid to Dependent Children Program
- Adoption