Please note that North Carolina DES is changing its process for distributing your benefits payments.

  • What's happening: As of November 11, 2021, your Bank of America debit card will no longer receive deposits from the North Carolina DES. Your Bank of America card account will remain active until March 27, 2022.
  • What you need to do: Prior to March 27, 2022, you may continue to use your card. If your card expires after February 28, 2022 it will not be reissued. To transfer funds to your existing checking or savings account, select the “Transfer funds” option within this site. If there are funds remaining in your card account after March 27, 2022, you will need to contact us at the telephone number on your card for further information on how to obtain the balance.
  • For more information: Please contact North Carolina DES (https://des.nc.gov) for further information on receiving benefits payments following November 10, 2021.

Please note that North Carolina DES is changing its process for distributing your benefits payments.

  • What's happening:As of November 11, 2021, your Bank of America debit card will no longer receive deposits from the North Carolina DES. Your Bank of America card account will remain active until March 27, 2022.
  • What you need to do: Prior to March 27, 2022, you may continue to use your card. If your card expires after February 28, 2022 it will not be reissued. To transfer funds to your existing checking or savings account, select the “Transfer funds” option within this site. If there are funds remaining in your card account after March 27, 2022, you will need to contact us at the telephone number on your card for further information on how to obtain the balance.
  • For more information: Please contact North Carolina DES (https://des.nc.gov) for further information on receiving benefits payments following November 10, 2021.