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What is Direct Deposit?

Direct deposit is a service that allows you to authorize your employer or benefits provider to electronically send your pay directly to us for deposit into your prepaid account.
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How do I setup Direct Deposit?

  1. Ask your employer or benefits provider if direct deposit is available.
  2. Login to your prepaid account and click the 'Add Money' tab.
  3. Click your paycheck type and follow the instructions on the next page
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Where can I get a Direct Deposit form?

  1. Login to your prepaid account and click the 'Add Money' tab.
    1. Click 'Paycheck' if you will be receiving a payroll check from your employer.
    2. Click 'Benefits' if you will be receiving your paycheck from a benefits provider, such as social security.
  2. Once you select your paycheck type, you can choose to print the direct deposit form, email it to yourself (for payroll checks only), or enroll online with your benefits provider.
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How do I find my routing and account numbers?

  1. Login to your prepaid account and click the 'Add Money' tab.
    1. Click 'Paycheck' if you will be receiving a payroll check from your employer.
    2. Click 'Benefits' if you will be receiving your paycheck from a benefits provider, such as social security.
  2. If you chose 'Paycheck', you can either print your direct deposit form or email it to yourself. Which ever you choose, your routing and account number will be included on the form.
    If you chose 'Benefits', your routing and account number will be displayed on the following page.
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If I setup my Direct Deposit, how long will it take to start working?

Generally, it takes 1-2 pay periods for your employer or benefits provider to start depositing your check in your prepaid account.
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Am I eligible for Direct Deposit?

Yes. Most employers and benefits providers offer direct deposit as an option to get your money. Check with your employer or benefits provider to verify.
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When will the money from my payroll check be available with Direct Deposit?

Payroll checks received by direct deposit are available the same business day they are received by us. The date is typically on your payday if your payday is a normal business day.
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How much does Direct Deposit cost?

AccountNow offers direct deposit at no cost. This service is easy to set up and a convenient way to access your cash immediately without paying check cashing fees.
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Can I use Direct Deposit to deposit my tax refund?

Yes. You can direct deposit tax refunds or other one time payments from institutions that offer direct deposit. Use the routing number and Direct Deposit Account (DDA) number provided on your direct deposit form. There is a direct deposit limit of $6,000 so if you expect your tax refund to be more than $6,000 you should not set up direct deposit because the deposit will be refused.
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How do I qualify for the $25 Direct Deposit bonus?

To qualify for the $25 Direct Deposit bonus, simply set up a recurring Direct Deposit within 60 days of opening your account, and make a minimum of two Direct Deposits of $100 or more each at intervals not exceeding 35 days. The minimum Direct Deposit amount is $50 per deposit for customers who opened an account on or before 5/1/2010. Also:
  • A recurring Direct Deposit must be set up from your payroll or benefits provider. PayPal, loan, balance transfers, merchant deposits and tax refund transactions do not make you eligible for the bonus.
  • Only one bonus is payable per account.
  • Bonus is not available if you received a Direct Deposit bonus from a previous offer.
  • If you upgrade your account and receive a new card, the date you opened your existing account will be used for purposes of the bonus offer.
The $25 bonus will be posted to your account 65 days after your first direct deposit if you meet these requirements and your direct deposit is still active.
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What happens to my Direct Deposit if I change jobs?

The payments from your previous job will stop automatically. To restart direct deposit with your new employer, fill out another direct deposit form, sign it and hand it to your new employer.
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