AFSCME has developed the AFSCME Advantage Debit Card to help members during this difficult time. The AFSCME Advantage Debit Card is used just like a credit card, except members don't borrow money from a bank when the card is used to pay for purchases. Before the card can be used, members can load money onto the card in two ways - by automatic direct deposit or by loading cash onto the card.

With the AFSCME Advantage Debit Card members won' have to worry about finance charges, late fees, or over-limit fees that come with credit cards. And there's no need for a checking or savings account with the prepaid debit card - you can only spend the money that's been placed on the card!

For more information or to get an application, go to www.afscme.org or call 1-866-677-7835.