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Direct Deposit Authorization – Practice Activity

Practice completing a direct deposit form using the sample check guide on the right to locate your banking information.

ABC Manufacturing, Inc.
456 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 200  |  Springfield, ST 12345

Direct Deposit Authorization Form

Practice Only
1

Employee Information

Pre-filled – not editable
Chris Smith
001234
chris.smith@example.com
(555) 555-5555
2

Banking Information

Complete all fields
Please enter your bank name.
Routing number must be exactly 9 digits.
Account number must contain only digits.
Please select an account type.
3

Deposit Instructions

Secondary Account Details
Please enter the secondary bank name.
Routing number must be exactly 9 digits.
Account number must contain only digits.
$
or
%
Enter a valid dollar amount (e.g., 200 or 200.00). Percentage must be greater than 0 and less than 100.
Please select an account type.
4

Authorization

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I hereby authorize ABC Manufacturing, Inc. to initiate credit entries to the financial institution(s) account(s) indicated above. This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until ABC Manufacturing, Inc. has received written notification from me of its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford ABC Manufacturing, Inc. and the financial institution(s) a reasonable opportunity to act on it.

Employee Signature
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Resets all fields to the original sample state. No data is saved.
📄 Sample Check – Find Your Banking Info
Sample check showing routing number at bottom-left labeled Routing No, and account number labeled Account No in the MICR line
  • R
    Routing Number The 9-digit number in the bottom-left of your check (between the # symbols). Identifies your bank.
  • Account Number The number to the right of the routing number (between the second pair of # symbols). Identifies your specific account.
💡 Helpful Tips
  • Use a voided check when setting up direct deposit — never send a blank check.
  • Routing numbers are always exactly 9 digits.
  • Account numbers vary in length — typically 8–12 digits.
  • If you don't have checks, your bank can provide a direct deposit form or a voided check image from online banking.
  • Changes to direct deposit may take 1–2 pay cycles to take effect.
  • Keep a copy of your completed authorization form for your records.