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CHICAGO -- Stimulus checks have been sent out to millions of people, but many will actually be getting their payment via a debit card. Last year, many people received their stimulus payment via direct deposit or a check in the mail so these debit cards are ...

The frustrations continue for many people when it comes to not getting their stimulus money. As of April 17, the IRS said at least 36 percent of people in North Carolina, for example, have gotten their stimulus money, meaning a lot of people are still waiting.

As Americans start receiving stimulus checks, some say their payments went into the wrong bank accounts. Santiago Villanuaba is one of many taxpayers who visited the IRS website Wednesday and realized his stimulus check went into the wrong account.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuhcin said that 80 million Americans will receive stimulus checks via direct deposit by Wednesday. Mnuchin added that those who do not receive their check by Wednesday will need to enter their banking information to the IRS if ...