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In reply to the discussion: People who choose not to have bank accounts are being discriminated against in the stimulus package. [View all]matt819
(10,749 posts)56. Well Fuck all of you for piling on the OP
And for mocking those who do not fall neatly into direct deposits. Yes, we all know that life isnt fair. Whether its because people dont have bank accounts and never get refunds, some people will have their payments delayed. That genuinely sucks at a time when that money is needed. Mocking them is nothing short of insulting and bullying. So Ill say it again. Fuck off.
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People who choose not to have bank accounts are being discriminated against in the stimulus package. [View all]
nilesobek
Apr 2020
OP
Look for a credit union in your area that offers free checking accounts and open one. n/t
PoliticAverse
Apr 2020
#3
Our Credit Union checking issued a debit card when we opened the account YEARS AGO. You can use
napi21
Apr 2020
#80
bollocks, here is a totally free checking account, took me 15 seconds to find, AND it is more
Celerity
Apr 2020
#70
Thanks for the info. Now I'll wait to see if I get it before Trump steals it all.
blueinredohio
Apr 2020
#12
People who choose not to have bank accounts are discriminating against themselves
FBaggins
Apr 2020
#10
I don't CHOOSE to not have a bank account. I don't have one because I'm too poor to afford one. n/t
arthurgoodwin
Apr 2020
#31
My mom said my relative is getting hers on some sort of debit card that they send out. 🤷🏽♀️Nt
helpisontheway
Apr 2020
#13
How do you get by without some sort of a deposit account at a bank or credit union?
Buckeyeblue
Apr 2020
#16
If you can get by without a bank account, you probably are not in dire need of the stimulus
Kaleva
Apr 2020
#24
Social Security went to direct deposit starting (according to what I see on line)
PoindexterOglethorpe
Apr 2020
#54
Everyone should have an account. Lots of people think they can't afford it because they think Bank
GulfCoast66
Apr 2020
#63
Thanks to all that replied. I had to check myself before I ended up in the DU stockade.
nilesobek
Apr 2020
#64
Yes, it sucks. But can they logistically send out tens of millions of checks that fast?
Flaleftist
Apr 2020
#79