Treasury mandate: Pay to go electronic by March 1, 2013
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How to Start Direct Deposit
For those customers with a myPay account, simply log into myPay and enter your bank routing and account numbers. DFAS will require about a week before pay is deposited in your checking or savings account.
Military retirees and annuitants without a myPay account can complete the Fast Start Direct Deposit form and send it to DFAS, U.S. Military Retired Pay, P.O. Box 7130, London, KY 40742-7130.
Former spouses of military retirees should complete a Direct Deposit Authorization (Form 1059) and mail it to DFAS, Garnishment Operations, P.O. Box 998002, Cleveland, OH 44199-8002 if they do not have a myPay account.
Military members or civilian employees paid by DFAS should contact their base finance office, employer's Customer Service Representative (payroll liaison) or human resources office to start direct deposit if they’re unable to access myPay.
Those needing additional assistance can call DFAS customer service at 1-800-321-1080 (for retirees and annuitants) or 1-888-332-7411 (for military and civilian employees).
Advantages of Direct Deposit
- On time: Checks sent through the mail take time to reach you. Foul weather, misrouted mail and other events can make your wait even longer. If your check becomes lost or stolen, that time increases as you wait for a replacement check and your bills go unpaid. Direct deposit eliminates the wait. Your money is in your bank account on pay day.
- More secure: Your mailed check goes through a lot of hands before it reaches you. From printing to transport to your mail box, the more stops it makes the more opportunities there are for it to get lost or stolen. Even when you visit your bank to deposit it, your check can be handled by up to nine people before it is processed. Eliminate the risk and take control of your money. Direct deposit is a sure and easy way to do this.
- More convenient: No need to drive to the bank to deposit your check means less gas and time. You’ll have more time to enjoy the things you really like to do. And if you cash your check at a grocery or retail store, or if you use a check cashing service, direct deposit saves on fees you might otherwise pay.
- Easy: Don’t have a bank account? Find a bank or credit union in your area that is reputable and provides the services you need at little or no cost. And make sure they offer FDIC coverage of your account and accept direct deposit. It’s the best way you can take control of your finances and protect yourself at the same time.