Find your Banking Information to set up Direct Deposit – HR Options

This article will help you understand the information needed and where to find it in order to set up your direct deposit.

You will need to have on hand:

Bank's routing number: This is the nine-digit number, also known as the American Bankers Association — or ABA — number, printed on your bank statement or along the bottom left of your checks.
Your account number: This comes after the routing number on the bottom of your check. You may also find it on your deposit slip or bank statement.
Type of account: This typically will be your checking or savings account. It’s where your direct deposit will go.

Common methods to find this information:

Check Routing number: The first set of numbers is the routing number, which will identify your bank within the banking system (and usually denotes regional location as well).
Account number: The second set of numbers is your account number, the account from which funds will be withdrawn; it's unique to your account.

You can usually get your direct deposit information on your online banking portal or bank’s mobile app. Below is a list of some frequently used banks; please click on the desired bank’s name for steps on finding direct deposit information on their online/mobile portal.