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Direct Deposit

Definition: Direct deposit is the electronic transfer of your paycheck or other payment from one bank account to another.
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July 2, 2025
5 min read

Direct deposit is when money is sent electronically from one bank account to another. The payer's bank can send the funds directly to the recipient's bank.

This is common for payment of wages where the payer is the employer, and the recipient is the employee. Direct deposit eliminates the need for paper checks.  

It offers additional benefits for employers and employees.  

Benefits for Employers

  • Reduced costs. Can save money on printing, handling and mailing paper checks.  
  • Improved security. Eliminates the risk of lost or stolen checks.  
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction. Offers a quick, convenient and reliable payment method.  


Benefits for Employees

  • Convenience. Funds are available on payday. No need to go to the bank or wait for checks to clear.  
  • Reliability. Reduces the risk of lost, stolen, or damaged checks.  
  • Faster access to funds. No need to wait for mail delivery or bank processing.  
  • Easy access to funds. Electronic access to funds even if the employee is away or unable to get to a bank.  


Direct deposit is a type of ACH transaction. The Automated Clearing House (ACH) is the nationwide payment processing network used to send money between banks in the U.S.  



* This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up to date.

This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up to date

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