Direct deposit authorization form
Collect bank details to set up payroll direct deposit.
Opens a fillable version in your browser. Free, no account, nothing uploaded.
Fields in this form
- Employee name
- Employee ID
- Bank name
- Account holder name
- Transit / routing number
- Account number
- Account type (chequing/savings)
- I authorize direct deposit
- Signature
- Date
About the direct deposit authorization
A direct deposit form authorizes an employer to pay wages straight into an employee bank account. It records the account details and the employee approval.
This fillable version lets an employee complete it on screen and return a clean PDF, instead of writing account numbers by hand.
When you need it
- Onboarding a new employee for payroll.
- An employee changes banks and needs to update details.
- Setting up recurring payments to a contractor.
Frequently asked questions
What details does a direct deposit form need?
The account holder name, the bank, the transit or routing number, the account number, and the employee authorization and signature.
Is it safe to fill this online here?
This tool prepares the PDF in your browser without uploading it. Still, only share completed banking forms through a secure channel.
Can I attach a void cheque?
Many employers ask for a void cheque alongside the form. You can send it separately.