Direct Deposit

Get quicker access to your ongoing deposits

Direct deposit
Benefits

Our direct deposit service offers you the convenience of recurring automatic deposits into your accounts. Qualifying deposits may include salary, pension, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, and other regular monthly income.

  • Same-day access to your deposit
  • No mail delays or lost checks
  • Online alerts let you know when your money has been deposited
  • Deposits can be distributed across multiple First Citizens accounts

Direct deposit form
Need a direct deposit request form for your employer?

You can download and print this form to instruct your employer to make direct deposits to your First Citizens Deposit Account. Simply complete the form, sign it and give it to your employer's payroll department to request direct deposit of your paycheck.

To complete the form, you'll need your First Citizens account and routing number, in addition to your employer's address.

View direct deposit request form PDF , Opens in a new tab

More ways to use direct deposit
Federal payments

Direct deposit for federal payments can be set up in several ways.

Account openings and credit are subject to bank approval.

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