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Employee Information

First Name

Last Name

Employee ID

Last 4 Digits of SSN/Tax ID

Phone Number

Email Address

Authorization & Agreement

I hereby authorize [Company Name] (hereinafter "Company") to initiate automatic deposits (credits) to the financial institution(s) listed below and authorize said financial institution(s) to credit the same to my account(s).

I understand that this authorization will remain in full force and effect until I provide [Company Name] with written notification of its termination in such time and manner as to afford the Company and the Financial Institution a reasonable opportunity to act on it.

I also understand that it is my responsibility to verify the accuracy of the banking information provided and to notify the Company immediately of any changes to my bank accounts or this authorization. If an incorrect account number is provided, I may be subject to a fee for necessary corrections.

Direct Deposit Allocation

Please indicate how you would like your net pay allocated. You may designate up to two accounts.

Account 1 (Primary or Fixed Amount)

Financial Institution Name

Routing Number (9 digits)

Account Number

Account Type

Checking

Savings

Deposit Amount

Full Net Pay

Fixed Amount: $

Account 2 (Remaining or Fixed Amount)

Financial Institution Name

Routing Number (9 digits)

Account Number

Account Type

Checking

Savings

Deposit Amount

Remaining Net Pay (After Account 1)

Fixed Amount: $

Note: If you choose two fixed amounts, the total of both fixed amounts must not exceed your net pay. Any remaining balance will be deposited into Account 1 or another account designated by HR/Payroll.

Voided Check Requirement

You must attach a voided check for each checking account listed above to ensure the accuracy of the Routing and Account numbers. For savings accounts, an official document from the financial institution (such as a deposit slip with the account information) is required.

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Employee Signature

By signing below, I affirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this Payroll Direct Deposit Authorization Form, and the bank information provided is accurate.

Employee Signature

For Payroll/HR Use Only

Date Received

Processed By

Date Processed in Payroll System

Verification of Voided Check/Document

Form Template Insights

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Here are detailed insights into the purpose and function of each major section of the form:

Detailed Insights into the Authorization Form

1. Employee Information (The Identifier)

This section ensures that the authorization is correctly linked to the individual employee's record in the payroll system.

  • Employee Name & ID: Used to match the form to the HR master file.
  • Last 4 Digits of SSN/Tax ID: This is a crucial security measure. Using only the last four digits helps verify the employee's identity without requiring the storage of the full sensitive number on a paper form, reducing the risk of a full identity breach.
  • Contact Information: Essential for the Payroll department to follow up quickly if there are any issues (e.g., an invalid routing number or a failed deposit).

2. Authorization & Agreement (The Legal Consent)

This is the most critical section from a compliance and legal standpoint, as it establishes explicit consent.

  • Authorization Statement: Clearly grants the company the right to initiate electronic credits (ACH transactions) and grants the financial institution the right to accept and post those credits. Without this written authorization, the company is not legally permitted to electronically transfer funds to the employee's account.
  • Continuation Clause (Evergreen): The statement that the authorization remains in force until written termination is key. This prevents the need for renewal and makes the authorization permanent until a change is explicitly requested by the employee.
  • Employee Responsibility Clause: Placing the onus on the employee to provide accurate data and notify of changes protects the company from liability if a deposit fails due to incorrect information. It also justifies any potential fees the company might pass on if a failed transaction requires manual correction.

3. Direct Deposit Allocation (The Mechanism)

This section details how the funds are to be split and transferred, accommodating flexible pay distribution.

  • Up to Two Accounts: Allowing for two accounts (Primary/Fixed and Secondary/Remaining) is standard practice. This is often used for:
    • Savings/Investment: Allocating a fixed portion to a savings account, retirement fund, or college savings.
    • Joint Accounts: Splitting pay between a primary household checking account and a separate personal account.
  • Routing Number (9 Digits): The Bank Identifier, essential for directing the payment to the correct financial institution.
  • Account Number: Directs the payment to the specific account within the financial institution.
  • Account Type (Checking/Savings): The bank's Automated Clearing House (ACH) system requires this distinction for proper processing.
  • Allocation Options (Full Net Pay, Fixed Amount, Remaining Net Pay):
    • Fixed Amount First: This is the safest way to structure a split deposit. The first account receives a guaranteed fixed dollar amount, and the second account (often "Remaining Net Pay") receives the variable balance of the paycheck.
    • Guardian Rail: The note advising that two fixed amounts cannot exceed net pay is a crucial internal control to prevent payroll processing errors.

4. Voided Check Requirement (The Validation)

This is a mandatory anti-fraud and error-prevention step.

  • Validation of Data: Requiring a voided check or official bank document minimizes the chances of data entry errors (which account for the majority of direct deposit failures). The machine-readable data on a check is the most reliable source for the Routing and Account numbers.
  • Proof of Account Ownership: The document serves as proof that the employee is an authorized account holder, which is a good due diligence practice against fraud.

5. Employee Signature (The Ratification)

The signature is the legal ratification of the agreement.

  • Binding Agreement: The signature confirms that the employee has read, understood, and agreed to the terms, making the authorization legally binding. The date ensures the form can be chronologically tracked against previous or future changes.

6. For Payroll/HR Use Only (The Audit Trail)

This section transforms the form into a document suitable for auditing and internal control.

  • Audit Trail: It documents the exact date the request was received and the date it was processed in the payroll system. This is vital for resolving disputes, especially if an employee claims a deposit was late.
  • Segregation of Duties: Having a processor sign off indicates that the data was entered by an authorized payroll staff member and provides accountability.
  • Verification Check: The checkbox for confirming the voided check was attached ensures that the processor completed the necessary validation step before finalizing the setup.

Mandatory Questions Recommendation

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Here are the mandatory fields and the elaboration on why each is essential:

Mandatory Fields and Rationale

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Employee Information

Employee Name
Identification: Links the form to the correct personnel file and payroll record.
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Employee ID
System Lookup: The primary key used by the payroll system to locate and modify the employee's direct deposit record.
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Authorization & Agreement

Employee Signature
Legal Consent: This is the most critical element. It provides the legal authorization for the company to access the banking system and credit the employee's account. Without a signature, the document is invalid.
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Date
Audit Trail: Establishes when the authorization was formally agreed to, crucial for tracking effective dates and processing timelines.
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Direct Deposit Allocation

Financial Institution Name
Verification: Helps HR/Payroll verify the bank and serves as a cross-reference if the routing number is unclear or entered incorrectly.
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Routing Number (9 digits)
Transaction Destination: This 9-digit number is the bank's unique identifier. It is the fundamental requirement for the ACH network to correctly route the payment to the recipient bank.
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Account Number
Transaction Destination: This directs the funds to the specific account within the bank identified by the routing number. Both the routing and account number are non-negotiable for a successful transfer.
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Account Type (Checking/Savings)
ACH Requirement: The ACH network requires specifying the account type (Checking or Savings) to ensure the payment is processed correctly by the receiving financial institution.
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Deposit Amount/Allocation
Transaction Execution: This field tells the payroll system how much money to send to the account (e.g., Full Net Pay, a Fixed Amount, or Remaining Net Pay). Without this, the system cannot calculate the split or finalize the transfer amount.

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