How to set up direct deposit

Get paid up to 2 days early when you have direct deposit.† No need to sign up and it’s absolutely free.

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Two simple ways to set up direct deposit

Digital: 100% online signup

Set up direct deposit in 3 simple steps - all in our Citizens mobile app.†

 

Set Up Direct Deposit

Paper: Citizens Direct Deposit Form

Simply fill out the form with your banking information and submit it to your employer.

 

Citizens Direct Deposit Form

It's easy to set up direct deposit online

Do everything in 3 easy steps

 

Select your employer

Search our database of employers and payroll providers

Confirm details

Select the amount you want deposited and confirm your account information

Authenticate

Sign in with your payroll username and password

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Who wouldn’t want money sooner

Get paid up to 2 days early when you have a Citizens personal checking, savings or Money Market account set up with direct deposit!†

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