Everything you need to know about direct deposit: how it works, how to set it up, advantages over paper checks, and how it affects your pay stubs.
Direct deposit is the electronic transfer of your paycheck directly into your bank account on payday. No paper check, no trip to the bank — the money simply appears. Over 94% of U.S. workers now use direct deposit, making it the standard for payroll.
When your employer processes payroll:
Important: Direct deposit is how your money is delivered. Your pay stub is the documentation showing how your pay was calculated. These are separate things:
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