Pls help.. i want to start direct deposit for my paychecks, when will it take effect?

Question

i am going on a leave-of-absence next week and i am currently getting personal checks for my paycheck.. i want to start direct deposit since i will be out of the country for two months.. its now June 24 and the next payday is on July 4 and im leaving the country on July 1st.

do you think i will get the next paycheck (july 4th) thru DD already? if not, what can i do? i don't want my check to be void because i will be gone for a long time..

thanks!

Answer 1

2 weeks....pay bills ahead

Answer 2

Normally it takes a couple of pay cycles for your check to be directly deposited.  I would say that the July 4th payment is too early, and it would start with the pay check after that.  Go ahead and set it up so that the next one's online with what you need.