How do I sign up for a Direct Express ® card? To sign up for the Direct Express ® card, please contact our enrollment center between the hours of 8:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST Monday through Friday., Register for a Direct Express® account quickly and easily on the website or in the mobile app., My Direct Express Debit Card Log Into My Direct Express Account Check My Direct Express Card Balance My Direct Express Account Direct One, Your federal benefits will be automatically deposited to your prepaid debit card account on the payment day. By choosing Direct Express ® you have chosen a fast, convenient, secure way to receive your benefit payments., After you sign up for the card, Direct Express® will notify the Social Security Administration and other federal paying agencies that you have a Direct Express® debit card account and will provide the agency the information it needs to send your benefit payments to your account., Each month, your money is automatically deposited to your Direct Express® card account on your payment date. You can go to any bank, credit union, or ATM that shows the Mastercard® logo, even if you do not have a bank account..