What is direct deposit?

• A. Money that is placed electronically into your bank account without touching hands.
• B. A loan taken against your paycheck.
• C. A system for sending checks by mail.
• D. A fee charged for automatic payments.

Answer: (A)

Direct deposit means money is moved electronically from the payer straight into your bank account, so you don’t handle a check or cash. It’s commonly used for payroll and government benefits, and the funds are transferred through an automatic payment system, often arriving the same day or the next business day after processing. You typically authorize it by providing your bank details, which makes receiving payments faster, safer, and more convenient. This is not a loan against your paycheck, not checks mailed to you, and not a fee charged for automatic payments.