Comptroller of Maryland. Serving the People. Peter Franchot, Comptroller
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FAQ: Direct Deposit

What if I want to make a change?

Simply file a new authorization form. If you want to change the bank and checking account to which your net salary is deposited, check the "Change" block and enter the entire account number. This must be done even if you are remaining with the same bank but changing account numbers.

Submit the new authorization form to Central Payroll and keep your copy as a record of your request. The Direct Deposit to your old bank will stop within 21 days after Central Payroll receives your new authorization form. The Direct Deposit to your new bank and account will start after two pay periods. In the interim you will receive paychecks.



 
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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?