Oregon Child Support Program Now Offers Payments Through Debit Cards

The ReliaCard program is similar to the existing direct deposit program. However, ReliaCard allows participation by customers who do not have, or prefer not to use, a checking or savings account

Attorney General Hardy Myers says the cards are safe and convenient to use

(SALEM) - The Oregon Department of Justice, Division of Child Support has announced that the U.S. Bank ReliaCard , VISA debit card has been added as a third payment option available to child support customers throughout Oregon.

The decision follows a pilot program where users found the cards to be a safe and secure payment option.

ReliaCard is the result of a public-private partnership between U.S. Bank , the Oregon State Treasury and the Oregon Child Support Program.

Once enrolled, child support customers` receive their child support payment as an electronic deposit to their debit card accounts.

"Safety and convenience are the two best reasons why our customers find the ReliaCard an attractive option for payment," Attorney General Hardy Myers said.

Accepted worldwide, families using these cards will enjoy the benefits of getting cash, making purchases and being able to access child support payments anywhere.

"U.S. Bank is honored to have been selected to provide this service to the State of Oregon and their child support payment recipients," adds Christopher Shrier, U.S. Bank Senior Product Manager. "For many, the ReliaCard will represent a less costly and more convenient alternative to cashing support checks."

Forms are available at all Child Support offices and the Division of Child Support Web site at www.dcs.state.or.us.