Government Stimulus Guide
COVID Wellness and Support:
Please visit the IRS stimulus website for questions about the status of your stimulus payment. The latest COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provides $1.9 trillion in economic aid.
Help for individuals, families and businesses includes:
- Direct stimulus payments
- Extended pandemic unemployment assistance
- Expanded tax credits for families and employers that offer paid leave
- State and local aid for testing and vaccinations, schools, small businesses and more
- Health insurance subsidies
- Increased Medicaid funding to states that expand their programs
At Fifth Third, we’re proud to support the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act. Our Government Stimulus Guide highlights key benefits for individuals and businesses, how to access them and how we can help.

For Individuals
Benefits for individuals | What you can do and how we can help | |
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Direct stimulus payments |
Direct one-time payment in the form of a check or direct deposit in the amount of:
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No action is needed for qualified individuals to receive this benefit. If you have a Fifth Third bank account on file with the IRS (for direct deposit of tax refunds or Social Security benefits), you will likely receive your payment electronically as soon as March 17. Fifth Third will notify customers via email or text message when stimulus funds are available in your account. If you do not have an account with the IRS, you will most likely receive a paper check. You can deposit that check at our branch or ATM location or in the convenience of your own home using the Fifth Third mobile app1,2 |
Unemployment assistance |
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Contact your state unemployment office directly. Contact information can be found on the U.S. Department of Labor Website (select your state, and then the second link "Apply for Unemployment Benefits"). |
Emergency rental assistance |
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Contact your state or local government for additional information. |
Homeowner assistance fund |
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Contact your state or local government for additional information. |
Tax credits, childcare |
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Contact your tax advisor for additional information. |

For Business
Benefits for business | What you can do and how we can help | |
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Small business/Payment Protection Program |
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Contact your relationship manager or your local financial center to discuss how we can help you take advantage of this program. |
Restaurant support |
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Contact the SBA for more details. |
As always, thank you for choosing Fifth Third.