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Direct deposit

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Electronic deposits or credit, usually through ACH, to an individual's deposit account. Common uses of direct deposit include payroll payments, Social Security benefits, and income from investments such as CDs, annuities, and mutual funds.

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Entity Type

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Information Class

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Variants

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Direct deposits
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Direct deposit's
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Direct deposits'