With direct deposit, your paycheck, pension or government benefits are automatically deposited into your bank account. This can be a convenient and safe way to receive your money.
Direct deposit is available in the U.S., Canada and other countries around the world.
If you’re eligible for direct deposit, you’ll probably get an option to enroll in the system when you start a new job or open a bank account. If not, ask your employer or Social Security Administration office if they offer direct deposit as an option.
Direct deposit is a payment method that allows you to electronically deposit funds into your checking or savings account. These funds can come from employers, government agencies like Social Security, or other sources.
Direct deposit is convenient because it’s easy and secure, which means you’ll never forget to deposit your paycheck or miss out on interest by forgetting to write a check and mail it in.
How direct deposit works
When you give your employer or other payer your bank information, that person or organization will send a money order to your bank for the amount of the direct deposit. Your bank then credits the money into your account.
If you have multiple accounts at one bank, you may not have to do anything further than provide the routing number for each account when asked by your employer or other payer. When they submit their first payment order to your bank, it will automatically be split across all of your accounts unless otherwise specified by you.
If you have multiple accounts at different banks and want them all to receive direct deposits from one person or organization, you’ll need to provide each financial institution with its own routing number so that payments are split properly between them — otherwise, only one account will receive the payment
Most major banks offer this service for checking accounts, savings accounts and some money market accounts, as do credit unions and smaller financial institutions such as mutual banks, credit unions and community banks.
Direct deposit is a fast, convenient, and secure way to get your money. You can also use direct deposit to start or stop receiving Social Security or other payments.
Direct deposit is available for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veteran disability compensation, federal civilian retirement checks, military retirement pay, state retirement benefits and many other federal government and private pension payments.
Log in to My Account. Select “My Money,” then select “Direct Deposit.” Enter your address, Social Security number(s) or Taxpayer Identification Number(s) (if applicable), date of birth(s), account number(s) (if applicable), bank routing number(s) and account type(s). Review the information for accuracy and submit your request.
Direct deposit is a great way to get your money. It’s fast, simple and convenient.
Direct deposit allows you to deposit your paycheck directly into your bank account, eliminating the need for a check or cash to be physically delivered to your employer. This service is free of charge and very easy to use.
You will only be able to set up direct deposit if your employer supports the service, so check with them before submitting an application for direct deposit. If they do support it, then you’ll need to provide the following information:
Your name as it appears on your paycheck (usually just first and last name)
Your Social Security number — this must be correct as it appears on your paystub if you want direct deposit credited on time
