Child support payments can be deposited on a prepaid card that is reloadable without the need to open a bank account. This is how it works.

The first child support payment you receive will be sent to your home in the form of a “warrant” or a check.

You will soon receive a Welcome Letter from the Child Support Division. This letter will include all information about your case. It will also include information about the Texas Payment Card, direct deposit and other options that you have for receiving your child support payments.

What is the Texas Payment Card and how does it work?

The Texas Payment Card or smiONE Visa Prepaid Card is an easy way for you to receive child support payments without having to have a bank account. It’s a prepaid card that offers all the benefits of a VISA. You can use it anywhere VISA debit cards are accepted.

After you have enrolled in Texas Payment Card, your Child Support Division payments will be loaded within 1-2 days on to your smiONE Card.

Why not sign up for the Texas Payment Card

These are the benefits of selecting the Texas Payment Card to receive your child support payments.

Registering does not require you to have a bank account.
It’s convenient. It saves you time and money by loading payments onto your card.
It’s quick and secure. It’s fast and secure so you don’t have to wait for the check to arrive in the mail.
It makes it easy to keep track of everything. It allows you to manage your balance, transaction history online and via the mobile app 24 hours a day

Texas Payment Card Fees

The Texas Payment Card comes with fees. When you receive your card, you will be sent a Cardholder agreement. This document lists all fees associated to the smiONE Visa Prepaid card. You can also access the cardholder agreement. All fees subject to change.

How to enroll

You can sign up for the Texas Payment Card to pay child support payments.

Online through Child Support Interactive
- Sign up quickly for a Texas Payment Card. Log into Child Support Interactive (CSI), and complete the online form under My Payments.
Phone
- To enroll, contact the Texas State Disbursement Unit at (808) 252-8014 .

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit is a way to get child support payments directly into your bank account. This is how it works.

Direct deposit is a secure and convenient way to receive child support payments.

Why enroll in direct deposit?

These are the benefits of choosing direct deposit to receive your child support payments

It’s convenient. It saves you time and money by automatically depositing payments to your account.
It’s quick and secure. It’s fast and secure so you don’t have to wait for the check to arrive in the mail.
It’s free. Direct deposit is free.
It allows you to keep track of everything. All payments received can be accessed online by your bank.