Debit Card: The New York EPPICard Debit MasterCard

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Debit Card: The New York EPPICard™ Debit MasterCard®
If custodial parents do not enroll in Direct Deposit, they will receive their support payments through a debit card: The New York EPPICard™ Debit MasterCard card. The debit card is accepted wherever these MasterCard brand marks are displayed: MasterCard®, Maestro®, Cirrus®.

Expanded ATM Network: 3100 Locations with No Surcharge
The New York EPPICardâ„¢ Debit MasterCard account now offers an expanded ATM network offering cash access with no surcharge. These additional in-network ATMs allow easy access to cash from over 3100 sites throughout the State at the following locations:

Wachovia
Citizens Bank
7-Eleven Stores
The MasterCard Alliance
Alliance One
Please note: The first 2 cash withdrawals in a calendar month are free, but there are fees for other transactions. You can avoid fees by following the suggestions in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the New York EPPICard™ Debit MasterCard®
The following links provide the information most often requested about the New York EPPICard™ Debit MasterCard®.

How can I avoid paying fees to use the card?
What are the fees for using the card?
What if I have questions or problems with my debit card?
What if I can't activate my debit card?
Can I get a statement of charges on my debit card?
How do I report a lost or stolen debit card?
Do I have to accept or use the debit card to receive my payments?


How can I avoid paying fees to use the card?
Look for the MasterCard or Maestro brand marks at the bank or store where you want to use the card.

Use the card only for purchases at a business that accepts MasterCard debit cards or Maestro. There is no fee for a purchase with the card. Have your purchase preauthorized to check for available funds.

Avoid using the card to withdraw cash. If you withdraw cash more than 2 times per calendar month at an "in-network" ATM or at any "out-of-network" ATM, you will be charged a fee of 90 cents ($0.90). Out-of-network ATMs will add a surcharge also. The average surcharge is $2.00, but it may be higher.

To get cash with the card, make a purchase first using your PIN. There is no fee for cash back with a purchase where the Maestro brand is displayed. At a bank, look for the MasterCard Brand Mark. There is no fee for a cash withdrawal at any financial institution that displays the MasterCard Brand Mark. Be sure to have the merchant or teller preauthorize the transaction to avoid an overdraft fee.

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What are the fees for using the card?
There are fees for using the card at any "out-of-network" ATM, for more than 2 in-network ATM withdrawals per month, for ATM denials, for overdrafts, for international cash withdrawal, and for replacing the card, as shown in the following table.

Service Fee
"In-Network" ATM Cash Withdrawal—
3rd or more per calendar month $0.90
"Out-of-Network" ATM Cash Withdrawal $0.90 + surcharge
"Out-of-Network" ATM Balance Inquiry $0.50
ATM Denial $0.50
Overdraft Fee $15.00
International ATM Cash Withdrawal $1.50 + 1% Currency Conversion Fee
Card Replacement
One free replacement each year $5.00 after initial issuance
Expedited Card Delivery
Two Day Delivery, Business Days only $15.00
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There is no fee for any of the following services:

Service Fee
Purchase None

These services are free
Cash back with purchase
"In-Network" ATM Cash Withdrawal—
First 2 per calendar month
Bank Teller Cash Withdrawal
"In-Network" ATM Balance Inquiry
Monthly Account Access via IVR (telephone)
or Operator-assisted Telephone Call
Operator-assisted Telephone Call
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What if I have questions or problems with my debit card?
If you have questions or problems with your New York EPPICard™ Debit MasterCard®, call the card issuer toll free at 1-866-461-4093 (collect 801-352-3298 outside the United States).
What if I can't activate my debit card?
If you are unable to activate your debit card, call the card issuer toll free at 1-866-461-4093 (collect 801-352-3298 outside the United States).
Can I get a statement of charges on my debit card?
Yes, you can get a statement at www.Eppicard.com or by calling the card issuer toll free at 1-866-461-4093 (collect 801-352-3298 outside the United States).
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How do I report a lost or stolen debit card?
Report a lost or stolen card by calling the card issuer toll free at 1-866-461-4093 (collect 801-352-3298 outside the United States).
Do I have to accept or use the debit card to receive my payments?
We believe the New York EPPICardâ„¢ offers you many benefits, but if you prefer, you may complete, sign and return a Direct Deposit request form to enroll in Direct Deposit at any time.

If maintaining an account for Direct Deposit or using the New York EPPICardâ„¢ presents a hardship to you, you can write a letter to request that your payments be sent by paper check. Send your letter to the following address:

NYS Child Support Processing Center
PO Box 15367
Albany, NY 12212-5367

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