direct deposit


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direct deposit

n.
The electronic transfer of a payment directly from the account of the payer to that of the party being paid.
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direct′ depos′it


n.
the electronic transfer of funds directly from the payer into the bank account of the recipient.
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A: Your employer may not switch your paycheck to direct deposit if you object.
An employer (including a financial institution) may not require its employees to receive their salary by direct deposit to any particular institution.
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