Switch your direct deposit or set up a new one online to help make paydays easier.
Get money put directly into your USAA Federal Savings Bank account. You don’t have to pay extra to set it up.
You’ll get your paycheck up to 2 days early.
You don’t have to go to the bank, wait in lines or fill out deposit slips to add money to your account.
Money goes straight to your account with no chance of lost or delayed checks.
Steps to complete How do I set up direct deposit?
Search for your employer or the company that pays you.
Sign in to your payroll provider.
Verify your direct deposit information, then you’re all set.
For these options, you’ll need your bank account number, not your USAA number.
You can also give your company your bank account number and routing number. They’re in your account summary. Learn how to find your direct deposit info.
Some companies require a direct deposit form. Just answer a few questions, and we’ll create a form that you can fill out and send to them.
The federal government won’t send checks for things like tax refunds, Social Security and veterans benefits anymore. For more information, read their FAQ Open in New Window.
This includes wages you get from an employer, payroll or the military.
Social Security, disability payments and other government benefits qualify for direct deposit.
You can get retirement and annuity payments sent directly to your account.
Just use the same easy steps you would to set up a new direct deposit.
The federal government won’t send checks for things like tax refunds, Social Security and veterans benefits anymore.
You can enroll in direct deposits on Go Direct®. For more information, read their FAQ.
The time you get your money depends on when your employer or payer sends a payment notification to us.
Some will do this on the same day every pay period, but others may not.
Holidays and bank closures can also cause a delay.
We can send email alerts and USAA mobile app push notifications if you have them turned on in your account settings.
To update your settings, go to My Profile and Preferencing. Then select "Delivery Settings." Message and data rates may apply.
You can also review payments on USAA Home.
Yes, but your employer will have to set it up that way in their system.
If they ask for a direct deposit form, you’ll need to fill out a form for each account you want your deposit sent to.
