Direct Deposit Application

Frequently Asked Questions About Direct Deposit

1. How secure and reliable is direct deposit?

   Direct deposit is very safe and reliable. It allows money to be electronically transferred from the Family Support Payment Center’s or the State of Missouri, Division of Budget and Finance’s bank account to your bank account. Direct deposit eliminates the possibility of lost or stolen checks. With direct deposit, there are no mail delays and no check cashing fees to pay.

2. Can I receive all of my child or spousal support payments by direct deposit?

   All child support payments you receive from the Family Support Payment Center and the State of Missouri, Division of Budget and Finance may be sent to you by direct deposit.

3. When will the support payment be available in my bank account?

   In most cases, funds will be available in your bank account two to three business days after the payment is received at the Family Support Payment Center. It may take longer if the payment is not sent to the Family Support Center or your bank is located in another state.

4. Will I be notified when money is deposited in my account?

   You will not receive a notice each time a payment is deposited to your account. You can verify that a payment was deposited to your account by calling the Payment Information Line (1-800-225-0530). Many banks also have customer information lines available that allow you to verify deposits made to your account.