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FAQ: Direct Deposit

When does it start?

It takes two pay periods for Direct Deposit of your net pay to begin. For security and your protection, we take the first pay period to go through a process called "prenotification." This ensures that your banking institution is part of the national system and your account number can be properly recognized.



 
Direct Deposit
  Frequently Asked Questions
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?
14 - Where can I go for more information?
 

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