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How To: Set Up Direct Deposit Payments

Welcome to our Guide on how to setup direct deposit.

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1. Access My Payment Settings

First, navigate to My Payment Settings within the left hand menu.

Access 'My Payment Settings'

2. Initiate Bank Account Addition

Next, click on Add Bank Account.

Initiate Bank Account Addition

3. Enter your Payment Method Type

Enter your bank account's nickname.

Enter your Payment Method Type

4. Specify your Bank Name

Enter the name of your bank.

Specify your Bank Name

5. Select your Account Type

Next, click on the Account Type drop-down and select the type of account you are setting up.

Select your Account Type

6. Enter your Bank Routing Number

Then, fill in your bank's Routing Number.

Enter your Bank Routing Number

7. Re-Enter your Bank Routing Number

Fill in the Routing Number again to verify accuracy.

Re-Enter your Bank Routing Number

8. Input your Bank Account Number

Next, enter your Bank Account number.

Input your Bank Account Number

9. Re-Enter your Bank Account Number

Fill in your Bank Account number again to confirm accuracy.

Re-Enter your Bank Account Number

10. Confirm Authorization

Click the check box to finalize your direct deposit consent.

Confirm Authorization

11. Create Bank Account Profile

Next, on the bottom right corner, click the button that reads Create to confirm.

Create Bank Account Profile

12. Request Verification Passcode

Click Send Passcode to receive a security code for account verification.

Request Verification Passcode

13. Enter the Verification Passcode

Next, enter the verification code.

Enter the Verification Passcode

14. Verify Passcode Entry

Click Verify to confirm the passcode and complete verification.

Verify Passcode Entry

15. Save Direct Deposit Settings

Make sure you select Direct Deposit as the method of payment and click Save.

Save Direct Deposit Settings

Optional: If you would like to split your payments select an account then check the box for Use Multiple Payment Methods. Otherwise, skip this step.

When choosing Send the payment via:, make sure to pick your primary account. Below this, you have the choice to select where any remaining funds should be sent, if applicable. You may choose to send a dollar amount or percentage of payment to a secondary account, or check.

Tip: When necessary, choose the payment method you prefer for Reimbursement Payment Settings.

16. Send Second Verification Passcode

Click Send passcode to receive another security code for final confirmation.

Send Second Verification Passcode

17. Complete Verification

Click Verify to confirm the second passcode and complete your direct deposit setup.

Complete Verification

Your choice will apply to all GreenSlate projects and be effective on your next payment that is processed.

Set up the account through Plaid

Step 1. Click Continue.

Step 2. Select your bank, enter your credentials, then click Submit.

Step 3. After choosing your account, click Continue.

Step 4. Add Nickname

Nickname the account and check the authorization box, then click Create. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to add an account.

Note: As a safety feature, Chase returns a "tokenized" account number rather than your actual account number when adding your account via Plaid.

To delete an account, Click Delete from the Actions drop down menu to the left of the account you would like to delete.

Add a new account if needed and update the Payroll Payment Setting as needed to reflect the correct payment method then click Save.

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That's it. You have set up direct deposit in Greenslate successfully. If you have any questions or need more help, please visit our Help Center or reach out via email or chat.

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