How to Set Up Direct Deposit for a New Checking Account

Setting up a direct deposit account will cause your paycheck to automatically be deposited into your checking account by your employer. This is convenient for you and extremely simple to do.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Call the bank where you opened the account and get the correct routing number. The routing number should appear on your checks, but doesn't always. If you aren't sure where on your checks to look, call the bank and ask them to verify their routing number.

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   Look on your checks to find your checking account number. You will need this to set up your direct deposit account. If you aren't sure where to locate the number on the check, ask the bank representative.

3. Call or go up to the Human Resources department at your place of employment. Inquire about direct deposit. Provide the representative with all necessary personal information and the routing and checking account numbers that identify your account. You should be able to complete this step over the phone, but some companies will require you to fill out a form in order to set up direct deposit.

4. Expect to receive a paper paycheck while your direct deposit request is processed. This can take two weeks or longer.

[cherry67]

on 8/24/2009 awesome!