Important: Second Government Stimulus Payment Information & More!

3 easy ways RushCard can help you quickly access the second Government stimulus payment and other Government benefits.

1) Expecting a second stimulus payment? The IRS completed direct deposits of second stimulus payments as of January 5^th, 2021. For many of our customers, if the IRS has your RushCard account information on file and you are eligible for the second stimulus payment, the IRS automatically deposited it to your RushCard account. However, if you are eligible for a stimulus payment and have yet to receive a deposit, please check IRS.gov for questions or more information. You may be receiving a paper check or debit card in the mail directly from the IRS, even if you previously received a direct deposit.

2) Need to get alerts for your second stimulus payment deposit? Log in to your account and activate Account Alerts or with the mobile app. Msg & data rates may apply

3) Are you expecting a paper check? Click here to find out how to load a check to your account.

4) Have more questions? See our FAQ’s below. Or check IRS.gov.

Please note that RushCard does not have any information regarding your stimulus payment status or eligibility. Information regarding the government stimulus payment on this page is based upon information provided by IRS.gov and we will make our best efforts to keep this information timely.

Find out more about access to government
benefits and stimulus payments!

Access your RushCard account and routing number by logging into your account online or the app.

Make sure the name and social security number on file with the IRS matches what’s on your RushCard account exactly. RushCard will not be able to deposit your stimulus payment if we are unable to match recipients.

Are you eligible for a second stimulus payment?

Customers with their RushCard account information on file with the IRS will automatically receive a second Government stimulus payment to the same account if they are eligible.

Please check IRS.gov for more information

Get payroll or Government benefits faster than a paper check

Direct deposit your payroll or Government benefits, such as SSA or SSI to your RushCard account.
Find more info about Direct Deposit.

Do you need to load a check?

If you are expecting a paper check, click here to find out how to load a check to your account.

Misplaced your card and need to report it lost or stolen?*

You can order a new card by logging into your account or by using the mobile app.

Need to get alerts for your deposit?
Log in to your account and activate Account Alerts or with the mobile app.

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Important FAQ's

Below are important FAQ’s that will be useful regarding the Government stimulus payment.
For more info please visit IRS.gov.

If I am not required to file a tax return, am I eligible for a stimulus payment?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirement. While you won’t receive an automatic payment now, you can still claim the equivalent Recovery Rebate Credit when you file your 2020 federal income tax return.

Most Social Security retirement and disability beneficiaries, railroad retirees and those receiving veterans’ benefits do not need take any action to receive a payment. Earlier this year, the IRS worked directly with the relevant federal agencies to obtain the information needed to send out the new payments the same way benefits for this group are normally paid. For eligible people in this group who didn’t receive a payment for any reason, they can file a 2020 tax return. Please visit IRS.gov for more information on eligibility.

How do I find my AGI?

Your AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) can be found on:

- Line 11 on Form 1040 and 1040-SR (for tax year 2020)
- Line 8b on Form 1040 and 1040-SR (for tax year 2019)

Or if you have not filed 2019 taxes yet your 2018 AGI can be found on:

- Line 7 of Form 1040
- Line 35 of Form 1040NR

How much money am I going to get from the government stimulus?

Please visit here for details. RushCard has no information regarding the amount of your payment.

Where is my stimulus check?

Visit IRS.gov to find out the status of your stimulus check. You can check the status of both your first and second payments by using the Get My Payment tool, available in English and Spanish only on IRS.gov. The IRS will update the tool with new information as necessary.

Misplaced your card or need to order a new one?

You can order a new card by logging into your account or by using the moblie app.

I am currently a College student, am I eligible for a stimulus payment?

This depends. If you are an independent on your most recently filed tax returns, you would be eligible for a stimulus check. If someone claimed you as a dependent on their tax returns, you would not be eligible.

Will my stimulus payment be considered taxable income?

No. The stimulus checks will not be taxable income.

Can I set up direct deposit or deposit a stimulus payment if a different name or social security number is listed on the payment?

Will my deposit get rejected since I closed my card/account?

The IRS will use the direct deposit information already in their systems to send the payments. If the IRS attempts to deposit a check to a closed account, the deposit will be rejected and returned to the IRS. The IRS will issue you either a paper check or a debit card. Please visit IRS.gov for more information about your payment status.

Will my stimulus payment arrive earlier than the scheduled delivery date?

RushCard will make your deposit available as soon as possible. Stimulus payments are not eligible for early direct deposit. Please visit IRS.gov for more information about your payment status.

Who is eligible?

Please check IRS.gov for information about your eligibility.

Where do I find out more about how early direct deposit works for government benefits or payroll?

You can find more info here about our Direct Deposit program. Also here are some helpful FAQ’s regarding direct deposit.

Your Direct Deposit is loaded when your employer or benefits provider gives us early notice you have money coming. Not every employer or benefits provider gives us early notice every payday, but many do. Faster access to funds is based on comparison of a paper check versus electronic Direct Deposit. Unemployment benefits are not eligible for early direct deposit.

Are government stimulus payments automatic for eligible taxpayers?

Payments are automatic for eligible taxpayers who filed a 2019 tax return, those who receive Social Security retirement, survivor or disability benefits (SSDI), Railroad Retirement benefits as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries who didn’t file a tax return. Payments are also automatic for anyone who successfully registered for the first payment online at IRS.gov using the agency’s Non-Filers tool by November 21, 2020 or who submitted a simplified tax return that has been processed by the IRS. Please visit IRS.gov for more information on eligibility.

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