Quick Steps: Enroll / Update / Cancel Direct Deposit

Who does this?  Stanford Employees

When?  Employees choose to have part or all of their paycheck automatically deposited to their checking or savings account each pay period.

How?  Enroll, update, or cancel direct deposits elections at any time from the Stanford Axess web site.

On this page:

Enroll in Direct Deposit (3 steps)

step 1

Launch Stanford's Axess web site:

  1. https://axess.stanford.edu/.
  2. Click Login button in Personal Login section.
  3. Enter your SUNet ID and password as prompted.
  4. Click the link on the Web Authentication window to continue.
step 2

Select Employee Information tab (this page defaults when you first log in to Axess):

  1. Click Direct Deposit link (found under Financial Information section in the upper left section of the page).
step 3

Complete direct deposit information:

  1. Select Direct Deposit Account Type (Checking or Savings).
  2. Enter Routing Number.


    3. Note:  The bank routing number is generally the first 9-digits in the lower left section of your check. The first 2-digits of the routing number will begin with 01 through 12 or 21 through 32. View [link]sample check for help in identifying routing and account numbers.

  3. Enter Account Number. After identifying the routing number, identify your check number. The remaining digits are your account number. Do not include dashes, spaces, or other special characters when entering your account number.
  4. Select Deposit Type (percent or amount).
  5. Enter Deposit Amount if Deposit Type Amount was selected. Deposit Percentage defaults to 100% and cannot be changed.


    6. Note:  The payroll system only accepts one direct deposit account at 100%. A special arrangement is available to Stanford Federal Credit Union account holders who sign up for direct deposit.
    • Contact Stanford Federal Credit Union to...
      • Enroll in direct deposit for a partial percentage of your pay
      • Update or cancel your direct deposit elections to your credit union account
    • Use Axess to...
      • Enroll in direct deposit, indicating a second account for the balance of your pay
      • Update or cancel direct deposit elections to your second account

  6. Click Save button.
Rejection Notifications:  In the event that your bank account is closed or changed prior to you updating your direct deposit information, Stanford will receive notification of the direct deposit rejection 1-3 days after the direct deposit was sent. After receiving this notification, Stanford will issue a check payment, then notify the payee. Update direct deposit information as soon as you are able.

What happens next?

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Update Direct Deposit Information (3 steps)

step 1

Launch Stanford's Axess web site:

  1. https://axess.stanford.edu/.
  2. Click Login button in Personal Login section.
  3. Enter your SUNet ID and password as prompted.
  4. Click the link on the Web Authentication window to continue.
step 2

Select Employee Information tab (this page defaults when you first log in to Axess):

  1. Click Direct Deposit link (found under Financial Information section in the upper left section of the page).
step 3

Update direct deposit details:

  1. Click Edit button.
  2. From Change Direct Deposit screen, update choices include:
    • Direct Deposit Account Type (Checking or Savings)
    • Routing Number


      • Note:  View [link] sample check for help in identifying routing and account numbers.

    • Account Number (Do not include dashes, spaces, or other special characters)
    • Deposit Type (percent or amount)
    • Deposit Percentage (defaults to 100%) or Amount


      • Note:  The payroll system only accepts one direct deposit account at 100%. A special arrangement is available to Stanford Federal Credit Union account holders who sign up for direct deposit.
      • Contact Stanford Federal Credit Union to...
        • Enroll in direct deposit for a partial percentage of your pay.
        • Update or cancel your direct deposit elections to your credit union account.
      • Use Axess to...
        • Enroll in direct deposit, indicating a second account for the balance of your pay.
        • Update or cancel direct deposit elections to your second account.
  3. Click Save button to save your updates OR click Return to List to cancel your updates.

What happens next?

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Cancel Direct Deposit (3 steps)

step 1

Launch Stanford's Axess web site:

  1. https://axess.stanford.edu/.
  2. Click Login button in Personal Login section.
  3. Enter your SUNet ID and password as prompted.
  4. Click the link on the Web Authentication window to continue.
step 2

Select Employee Information tab (this page defaults when you first log in to Axess):

  1. Click Direct Deposit link (found under Financial Information section in the upper left section of the page).
step 3

Cancel direct deposit:

  1. Click Delete button.
  2. [link]Kelly- is there a confirmation message with Save option?
Note:  A live check will be issued to you the following pay period.You can enroll in direct deposit at any time again in the future.

What happens next?

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What happens next?

  • Information submitted online by 5 PM PST on the 15th of each month will be reflected on paychecks issued on the 22nd.
  • Information submitted online by 5 PM PST on the last day of each month will be reflected on paychecks issued on the 7th of the following month.

Additional Notes

  • Information Privacy and Security: Access to employee bank information is secured by the Stanford Network Security staff in compliance with University Privacy and Security Guidelines.
    • You can personally safeguard your information by keeping your SUNet ID and password confidential. It is recommended that you change your SUNet ID password periodically by going to the StanfordYouweb site. 

Questions?

  • If you have questions, please submit a HelpSU ticket. Select Category Central Offices and Request Type Payroll.

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