When to send your direct deposit payroll (2024)

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If you use this product, you can enjoy Same-day or Next-day direct deposit. In some instances, you might be on a 5-day direct deposit lead time.

You can also view or change your direct deposit funding time.

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View direct deposit lead time

1. Go to Settings ⚙️, then Payroll settings.
2. Scroll to the Direct deposit section. You'll see your funding time above your direct deposit limits.

Change direct deposit lead time

You can temporarily change your funding time to 5-day if you need to process a direct deposit payroll that’s higher than your direct deposit limit. Direct deposit limits don't apply, but you'll need to send your payroll 5 days in advance of your paycheck date.

Note that if you want to switch back to a faster funding after switching to a 5-day funding, you must wait at least 60 days and complete at least 4 payrolls from the time your 5-day funding became effective. Do this as a last resort and check out Get help if you’re over a direct deposit limit for other options.

To change your funding time to 5-day:

1. Select Settings ⚙, then Payroll settings.
2. Select Edit ✎ in the Direct deposit section.
3. Select 5-day, the Required date, then Save.
4. Select Done.

To request for faster funding time:

1. Select Settings ⚙, then Payroll settings.
2. Select Edit ✎ in the Direct deposit section.
3. Select Request same-day payroll, then follow the prompts.

Requests will be reviewed within 1-2 business days and updates for the request will be sent from [email protected] to the payroll principle officer's email.