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Get paid faster with direct deposit - Los Angeles, California, United States

Get paid faster with direct deposit

Say goodbye to paper checks and hello to instant-access to your money. Direct deposit is a quick and hassle-free way to get paid without lifting a finger. You'll receive access to your money the same day* we receive it.
The wait for your actual payday is over. Early access to your money is just one more way UCU gives our member-owners a financial advantage, with access to your paycheck or Social Security payment up to two days before the official pay date.
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Benefits of direct deposit - Los Angeles, California, United States

Benefits of direct deposit

Get paid up to two days early* with direct deposit. Your employer sends the funds to us electronically, and we deposit them to your chosen UCU account immediately, allowing you the freedom to spend your hard-earned money when you want.

 

  • No more waiting for payday to arrive
  • No paper checks to deposit
  • Get payroll and/or Social Security funds deposited monthly
  • Deposit either your whole paycheck or a set dollar amount
  • Set up regular withdrawals for vendors and merchants you often pay with direct deposit
  • Use direct deposit to transfer funds between your UCU accounts

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*Early access to direct deposit funds is dependent on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. Generally, these funds are available on the day the payment file is received, which may be between two and six days earlier than the scheduled payment date.

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