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The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) seeks to simplify banking choices by helping eligible Veterans select the right financial institution and services for themselves and their families. VBBP does not require Veterans who are satisfied with their current financial situation to change how they receive their VA monetary benefits. Neither VA nor AMBA endorses any particular banks, credit unions, products or services, or requires Veterans or other beneficiaries to use them. • AMBA and its member banks are excited about the opportunity to support our Nation’s Veterans by offering appropriate financial services to help them achieve greater financial independence, resiliency, and literacy. • VBBP seeks to simplify banking choices by helping eligible Veterans select the right bank and services for themselves and their families. • VBBP helps Veterans and other VA beneficiaries choose among the three available options for receiving VA monetary benefits: direct deposit into an existing or new bank account, electronic funds transfer to a Direct Express prepaid or other prepaid card, electronic funds transfer, or mailing of paper checks to pre-approved beneficiaries. • VBBP simply introduces banking options to eligible veterans who do not currently have bank accounts. • VBBP does not require Veterans who are satisfied with their current financial situation to change how they receive their VA monetary benefits. • Neither VA nor AMBA endorses any particular banks, credit unions, products or services, or requires Veterans or other beneficiaries to use them.
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| May 22, 2026 | Stress caused by fraud: Tips for better mental health | VA is committed to providing key benefits and resources to help Veterans manage financial stress and safeguard their earned benefits against fraud. Veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices in service to our nation and deserve clear, acce... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | LifeCents Announces Promotion of Joel Murray and Stephen Quenzer to Vice President Roles | LifeCents Strengthens Leadership Team to Advance Innovation, Client Success, and Mission-Driven Growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LifeCents, the financial wellness platform redefining how organiz... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Preparing for natural disasters | As natural disaster season approaches, now is the time to prepare for evacuations, financial challenges, an increase in scams and impacts to mental or physical health services. While it may feel overwhelming, VA wants Veterans to be prepare... |
| May 16, 2025 | More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit | Did you know? VA has a program that can help unbanked Veterans get accounts, helping them to prevent fraud and grant easier access to earned benefits. VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) in 2019, and since then it ha... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season; agency continues historic improvements to expand, enhance tools and filing options to help taxpayers | IR-2025-08, Jan. 10, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the age... |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Survey: Military Households More Severely Impacted by Inflation | "Military families face a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing their household finances." WASHINGTON (PRWEB) April 18, 2023 The 15th annual Consumer Financial Literacy Survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of... |