I’m 17, and my bank account doesn’t come with checks because it has a lot of restrictions since I’m still a minor. Can I just give my employer my bank info, or do they really need an actual check?
If they insist on something official, go to your bank branch and ask for a deposit slip. It has all the same info they’d need.
You could ask your bank for a direct deposit form. It has the same details and might work just as well.
Look for a direct deposit form in your online banking account if you have access to that. It’s basically the same as a check.
Is this for setting up payroll direct deposit? Most places are okay with just the account info, but double-check your account and routing numbers for accuracy.
They usually ask for a check to avoid issues with incorrect numbers, which can mess up payroll deposits. It also serves as verification that you’re on the account.
You might ask if your bank can give you a voided starter check or if they have other options. Some banks are flexible about that.
They probably want to be sure the info is correct to avoid errors with payroll. Lots of people make mistakes with account numbers, so a check helps reduce that risk.
If you don’t have checks, you could ask your bank for a statement showing your account info or ask your employer directly if they’d accept that. I don’t use checks either and just sent my account details to my last employer without an issue.
Sounds like they might be a bit old-fashioned. If they use a modern payroll system, they may only need your routing and account numbers. Check with HR to see if that’s enough.
I had a similar issue. I printed out a statement with the direct deposit info, and that worked fine for my employer.
When I was younger, I didn’t have checks either, so I just printed my account and routing numbers for my employers. No one needed a blank check, even when they initially asked for one.