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FAQ: Direct Deposit

What is Direct Deposit?

It is the method the state uses to pay state employees by having their net pay (pay after taxes and other deductions) deposited directly into their checking account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Direct Deposit FAQ

1 - What is Direct Deposit?

2 - Who can have Direct Deposit?

3 - How does Direct Deposit work?

4 - How do I know how much I've been paid?

5 - Why does the state provide Direct Deposit?

6 - Must I use a particular bank?

7 - How do I sign up for Direct Deposit?

8 - When does it start?

9 - What if I want to make a change?

10 - What if I want to cancel Direct Deposit and receive paychecks?

11 - What can I do to minimize problems?

12 - What is the risk of error?

13 - How does this affect my State Employees' Credit Union deduction?

15 - What happens with an Employee's direct deposit after the Employee closes his/her account?

14 - Where can I go for more information?

16 - What is the difference between a direct deposit and a payroll deduction for the State Employee's Credit Union?