Direct deposit is an easy, worry-free way to have automatic deposits electronically sent to your U.S. Bank checking or savings account.
To set up direct deposit in digital banking
- Select the account to have your funds deposited into.
- Online banking users: Choose Set up direct deposit.
U.S. Bank Mobile App users: Select Manage at the top of the screen first, then choose Set up direct deposit.
- Select Set up now to continue with your digital setup or you can view or download a prefilled form (PDF).
- If you chose Set up now:
- By selecting Automated setup, you tell us who pays you. You can use the search feature to find participating employers if yours isn’t listed.
- Sign in using the username and password assigned to you by your employer.
- Confirm your direct deposit details and select Confirm.
- If you chose the prefilled form link, you’ll have two options:
- View your prefilled PDF. The prefilled direct deposit form will have your account details, including a check copy with your personal information on it. It can be printed or saved as an electronic file to share with your employer.
- godirect.gov. If you receive monetary federal benefits, here’s where you’ll find options on how to set up direct deposit.
More information
- This option is not available for business accounts.
- If you're unable to set up direct deposit digitally or obtain a prefilled form, you can download our Direct deposit form to fill out.
- If you receive Social Security, you'll need to contact 800-772-1213. Be prepared with your 12-digit account and routing numbers.
- Learn more by visiting our Direct Deposit page.