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Get a head start with early direct deposit!

Collect your check up to two days early.¹

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Stop waiting, start living

With early direct deposit, you get great benefits like:
Early access to your money
You work hard for your money. Now get it up to two days early!
Time and flexibility
Whether you’re paying bills or getting groceries, get some extra breathing room.
No monthly fee
Get your direct deposit up to 48 hours early, all at no cost to you.
Convenience and peace of mind
No worries about lost or stolen checks. Your money goes right into your account.
Automatic enrollment
Already have direct deposit set up? You’re already enrolled!
Stay in the loop
Know when you get paid with Online Banking and mobile app alerts.

Celebrate payday up to two days early

Now you can get that payday feeling up to two days sooner with early direct deposit.1 The best part? Enrollment is automatic when you set up direct deposit! Give yourself more time to invest, spend, shop and save, all hassle-free.

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FAQs about early direct deposit

What is early direct deposit?

With early direct deposit, you don’t have to wait for payday. You get your money up to two days early, meaning you can start paying bills, spending, saving and more, all ahead of schedule. It’s another benefit that helps you get ahead of the game and stay on top of your finances.

Which accounts are eligible for early direct deposit?

Early direct deposit is available for any account with direct deposit set up. That can include Free Checking,2 Membership Savings and money market accounts.

When should I expect my money?

When we make funds available will depend on when we get information from your employer or payer. It can vary from deposit to deposit. 

How do I enroll in early direct deposit?

You automatically get early direct deposit if you have direct deposit set up! If not, setting it up is easy.

First, you’ll need your routing and account numbers. If your employer uses an automated system, you can enter them directly on that platform. If not, fill out this form and submit it to your employer.

How do I know if I received an early direct deposit?

You can set up alerts in Online Banking or on our top-rated mobile app so you’ll know when your paycheck lands in your account. Plus, you can get notifications for transactions, debit card purchases and more. If you don’t want alerts, you can sign in to Online Banking or our app to see recent activity and available funds.

Disclosure

1

Early access to direct deposit funds is a free and automatic feature, dependent on the timing of the payment file submission from your payer. Funds are generally made available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to two business days earlier than the scheduled payment date. If your deposit does not arrive early, expect it to be available on your scheduled pay date. Standard fraud prevention restrictions apply. Not all direct deposits qualify for early access. Early availability of funds is not guaranteed and may vary with each deposit. This service is offered at the discretion of Desert Financial Credit Union, which reserves the right to discontinue it at any time without notice.

2

Checking is free; however, fees for overdraft or additional services may apply. See Fee Schedule. Membership eligibility required. For complete account terms and conditions, refer to the published Statements of Terms, Conditions and Disclosures.

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