Direct deposit
Set up a direct deposit to receive your payments faster and avoid the hassle of having to deal with physical cheques and their processing time.
How to set up a direct deposit
Setting up a direct deposit is easy. Simply download a direct deposit form, fill it out, then provide it to your employer or income provider.
Download a direct deposit form (PDF, 44KB)
Please note that some employers or income providers may ask for a void cheque in order to set up a direct deposit. In many cases, employers or income providers will accept our direct deposit form in place of a void cheque. However, if you do require one, here’s how to order void cheques from Vancity.
What you’ll need to set up a direct deposit
In order to fill out a direct deposit form correctly, you’ll need the following information:
- You full name and address as it appears on your account statements
- Vancity’s Financial Institution Number: 809
- The account number you’d like your payments to be directly deposited into
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What Vancity members use direct deposits for
Vancity members typically set up direct deposits for things like their:
- Employment paycheques
- Pension payments
- Disability payments
- Government deposits
Have a question about direct deposits?
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