Employees
Overview
This page contains the setup for employee direct deposits. It is very important to double check information you enter here to avoid delays in payments to your employees.
Fields
• Priority – The priority number for the direct deposit. Direct deposits are processed in ascending numerical order.
• Start Date – The date on which the direct deposit will begin. If left blank, the start date will default to today's date.
• End Date – The date on which the direct deposit will end. If left blank, the end date will default to 12/31/2100 (forever).
• Transit – The bank's transit/routing number for the direct deposit. The bank name will be shown to the right of the transit field.
• Account # – The bank account number for the direct deposit.
• Checking? – Indicates that the direct deposit account is a checking account. Check the box for checking accounts; uncheck the box for savings accounts.
• Amount Code – The amount code for the direct deposit. There are three choices:
o % (Percentage): Directs the system to put the percentage of the employee’s net pay as specified in the amount field into this account.
o Flat: Directs the system to put the amount of the employee’s net pay as specified in the amount field into this account.
o Flat- (Net pay minus flat amount): Directs the system to put everything but the amount you enter into this account. For instance, if an employee would like to have all but $100 direct deposited into an account, you could set up an account with an Amount Code of "Flat-" and enter an amount of 100. The remaining $100 would be distributed as a check if no other direct deposit is set up to distribute it.
If the amount code is left blank, the "Flat" amount code will be used.
• Amount – The amount for the direct deposit.
• Skip Prenote – Check this box to skip the prenote process and have direct deposits go live immediately.
• Prenote Date – The date on which the prenote occurred.
• Exclude Special Checks – Check this box to disable the direct deposit for pays with the "Special Check" checkbox checked in the paycheck attributes.
• Name on Account – The name on the bank account for the direct deposit. This prefills automatically with the employee’s name (last, first middle), but can be changed if needed.
FAQs
Usually, the deposit amount equals the amount of your check. However, you may have the option—for example, with a paycheck—to deposit a percentage into your checking account and a percentage into your savings.
What is direct deposit in your own words your answer? ›
A direct deposit is an electronic payment made into a checking or savings account. Transfers are sent from one bank account to another through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, which connects over 25,000 financial institutions in the country. It is a fast, convenient and safe alternative to check deposits.
What do I put for allocation amount for direct deposit? ›
For example, if you receive $1,000 on your Net Pay, and you select 25% to go to account #1, that means $250 will be allocated to Account #1, leaving $750 remaining. If you select 50% to go to Account #2, then 50% of the remaining $750 or $375 will be allocated to Account #2.
How do you satisfy direct deposit requirements? ›
- Get a direct deposit form from your employer.
- Fill in account information.
- Confirm the deposit amount.
- Attach a voided check or deposit slip, if required.
- Submit the form.
How much deposit should I put? ›
What is the minimum deposit for a mortgage? The minimum deposit you need for a Nationwide mortgage is 5% of the property price, which would be a 95% mortgage. Eligibility criteria applies.
What should be the deposit amount? ›
As per the law, the tenant must pay the security deposit in advance. It also states that the deposit amount cannot exceed two months' rent in the case of a residential property and six months in the case of a non-residential property.
What does amount or percent mean for direct deposit? ›
Deposit Type – Amount: denotes that this account will receive a specific amount of your paycheck. Deposit Type – Percent: denotes that this account will receive a specified percent of your paycheck.
What is a direct deposit for dummies? ›
A direct deposit can be defined as a payment made directly into a payee's account. The payment can be made electronically from one account to another instead of the traditional check deposit. Direct deposits are especially common for businesses, as they make use of the transaction to pay their employees.
Is Zelle considered a direct deposit? ›
Your direct deposit needs to be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension or government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or the government. Person to Person payments (such as Zelle®) are not considered a direct deposit.
Do I put 100% on my direct deposit form? ›
Percentage to deposit: The portion of the paycheck that the employee wants to be placed in the account (if they don't want to split up their paycheck among multiple accounts, they would put “100%” here).
For instance, if an employee would like to have all but $100 direct deposited into an account, you could set up an account with an Amount Code of "Flat-" and enter an amount of 100. The remaining $100 would be distributed as a check if no other direct deposit is set up to distribute it.
What's the allocation amount? ›
An allocation rate is a percentage of an investor's cash or capital outlay that goes toward a final investment. The allocation rate most often refers to the amount of capital invested in a product net of any fees that may be incurred through the investment transaction.
How do I fill out a direct deposit for work? ›
Employees who want to use direct deposit need to fill out a form giving the employer permission to send their pay to their bank account. They'll also need to provide personal information like their name, address, and Social Security number. Employee Bank Account Details.
What counts as a qualifying direct deposit? ›
Qualifying Direct Deposits are defined as Recurring Automated Clearing House (ACH) credits, including payroll, pension, or government payments (such as Social Security) made by your employer or an outside agency.
What do employers ask for direct deposit? ›
Each employee needs to provide the following information: bank name, account type, account number and routing number. Some states also require employees to sign a consent form before their employer can switch them to direct deposit.
What does a flat dollar amount mean for direct deposit? ›
There are two options available for the distribution of net earnings: Flat Amount: Specify a dollar amount to deposit into a secondary account while the balance of your net earnings is deposited into your original, established account. Percentage Split: Create a percentage split (80%/20%, 60%/40%, etc.)
What do I give my employer for direct deposit? ›
Each employee needs to provide the following information: bank name, account type, account number and routing number. Some states also require employees to sign a consent form before their employer can switch them to direct deposit.
What is the deposit amount? ›
A deposit is the amount of money you give to a financial institution, such as a bank, to hold for you in an account. Individuals and businesses make deposits every day by transferring their funds into banking accounts.
What does net amount mean for direct deposit? ›
Balance of Net Pay means that your remaining money after taxes and deductions will be deposited into the specified bank account. Note: All employees must have a Deposit Type – Balance of Net Pay. Amount or Percent Leave blank. Deposit Order Deposit Order will default to 999.