What You Will Need
To start or
change direct deposit, you will need to have the Routing
Number which identifies your bank or financial institution
and your Account Number.
If you are
starting/changing direct deposit to a...
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You will
need to...
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Checking
account
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Have your
checkbook
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Savings
account
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Call
your bank or credit union
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Ask
for the Routing Number
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Have
your statement or passbook with your Account
Number
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Investment
account
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Call
your investment company
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Ask
for the Routing Number and Account Number for
direct deposit
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To protect
everyone's privacy, any person who wants to start or
change direct deposit for Social Security benefits must
request it for themselves. For example, each spouse will
need to log on with their own password to do this.
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