The debit cards arrive in a plain envelope from "Money Network Cardholder Services." Nearly 4 million people are being sent their Economic Impact Payment by prepaid debit card, instead of paper check.

Money Network LLC has issued the debit cards with New York Community Bank. California’s Franchise Tax Board is overseeing the fund distribution and has been speaking on behalf of the companies.

Aside from not accidentally throwing it away, here’s what recipients of prepaid debit cards should know. How to activate. To activate the card, recipients should call 1-800-240-8100.

The big takeaway, if you're expecting your stimulus money, open your mail to check for the prepaid debit card, the envelope will state it came from Money Network Card Services. You also need to be ...

The FTB and Money Network say that if you suspect your card has been used without your authorization, you should call Money Network right away at (800) 240-0223.

In mid-January, people receiving unemployment, disability and paid leave benefits from the EDD will be mailed new Money Network debit cards. Payments will officially begin on these cards on Feb. 15.

About 4 million people are getting stimulus cash on Visa debit cards. Some thought envelopes marked "Money Network Cardholder Services" were scams.

EIP cards, which comes preloaded with your stimulus check, carry fees for ATM balance inquiries and out-of-network ATM withdrawals.

When KCEN did some research however, they found a U.S. Treasury news release that linked to a website with the Money Network logo and instructions on how to activate the card. Those instructions did ...

If you’re one of the people who tossed the card, you can call Money Network at (800) 240-8100 and ask for a replacement. But it will cost you $7.50 to replace lost cards, Bergwerk said.