Set up direct deposit
Make the most out of SoFi with direct deposit.
Learn how to set up direct deposit with SoFi. And for a limited time, get up to a $300 cash bonus when you set up direct deposit.1
Direct deposit:
The easier way to get paid.
From overdraft coverage to getting paid early (you heard that right), there’s lots to love about direct deposit. Plus, you can set up direct deposit right from home.
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Use your account and routing number.If your employer has an HR portal that allows you to set up direct deposit yourself, you can access your SoFi Checking and Savings account and routing numbers here.
Download, sign, and submit a direct deposit form.
Simply download this pre-filled form, sign it, and submit it to your employer’s payroll department.
Connect to your SoFi Checking and Savings account online.
Once you’re logged in online or on the SoFi app, you can easily connect your SoFi account to your employer’s payroll systems.
3 ways to set up direct deposit.
What do you need to set up direct deposit? With SoFi, you have three different options to get started:
Unlock $1,000+ in annual
value3 with SoFi Plus
qualifying activities.
Get SoFi Plus at no extra cost with eligible direct deposit
to a SoFi Checking and Savings Account. Premium membership
benefits include:
Our highest APY on SoFi Bank savings3
10% boost on cash back rewards earned
through select SoFi Credit Cards. For example,
2% cash back rewards boost to 2.2%42x rewards points for qualifying account activity5
Plus, so much more…
3$1,000 value: See assumptions and details below, value is not guaranteed and varies depending on benefits used.
Terms apply.
Unlock the benefits
of direct deposit.
Get your paycheck early.
With direct deposit, you’ll automatically get your paycheck up to two days early every time you get paid.6
No-fee Overdraft Coverage.
After you set up direct deposit, we’ll cover you up to $50 with no fees if you accidentally spend more than you have.7
$300 direct deposit bonus.
Cha-ching! Get up to a $300 bonus deposited in your bank account when you set up direct deposit.1
Up to 3.80% APY.
Members with direct deposit can earn 3.80% APY on their savings and Vault balances, and 0.50% APY on their checking balances.2
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FAQs
Direct deposit is by far the most common way to get paid in America. In fact, 82% of U.S. workers get their paychecks electronically as a direct deposit, according to the National Automated Clearing House Association.
To access your account numbers, log in to your account or go to the Banking tab of your SoFi mobile app and tap "More."
Many employers allow you to change your own direct deposit settings by inputting your account and routing numbers into their HR portal.
Members without direct deposit will earn 1.00% on savings balances and 0.50% on checking balances.
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The following describes the terms that apply to participation in the SoFi Checking and Savings direct deposit promotion (the “Direct Deposit Promotion”) offered by SoFi Bank, N.A, Member FDIC (“SoFi”).
Eligible Participants:
All new and existing members without any history of direct deposit transactions into their SoFi Checking and Savings account are eligible to earn a cash bonus of either $50 OR $300 under the Direct Deposit Promotion. Members who previously enrolled in direct deposit into either SoFi Money or SoFi Checking and Savings, whether currently still enrolled or not, do not qualify for this Direct Deposit Promotion. Bonuses are limited to one per SoFi Checking and Savings account. In the case of a joint account, only the primary account holder (the member who signed up first) is eligible for a bonus. Member must have an open SoFi Checking account in good standing at the time of the bonus payment.
Promotion Period:
The Direct Deposit Promotion will begin on 12/7/2023 at 12:01AM ET and end on 1/31/2026 at 11:59PM ET.
Bonus Terms:
In order to qualify for a bonus of either $50 OR $300, SoFi must recognize receipt of at least one Eligible Direct Deposit (as defined below) from an Eligible Participant, the first of which must be before the end of the Promotion Period. The amount of the bonus, if any, will be calculated during the Direct Deposit Bonus Period as described and defined below.
Eligible Direct Deposit means a recurring deposit of regular income to an account holder’s SoFi Checking or Savings account, including payroll, pension, or government benefit payments (e.g., Social Security), made by the account holder’s employer, payroll or benefits provider or government agency (“Eligible Direct Deposit”) via the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Network.
Although we do our best to recognize all Eligible Direct Deposits, a small number of employers, payroll providers, benefits providers, or government agencies do not designate payments as direct deposit. If you have satisfied the Eligible Direct Deposit requirements but have not received a cash bonus in your Checking account, please contact us at 855-456-7634 with the details of your Eligible Direct Deposit. After SoFi validates the details of your Eligible Direct Deposit, your Direct Deposit Bonus Period will be treated as having started on the date we receive your first Eligible Direct Deposit.
Deposits that are not from an employer or government agency, including but not limited to check deposits, peer-to-peer transfers (e.g., transfers from PayPal, Venmo, etc.), merchant transactions (e.g., transactions from PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.), and bank ACH funds transfers and wire transfers from external accounts, or are non-recurring in nature (e.g. IRS tax refunds), do not constitute Eligible Direct Deposit activity. SoFi Bank shall, in its sole discretion, assess each account holder’s Eligible Direct Deposit activity to determine eligibility and may require additional documentation to complete this verification.
Direct Deposit Bonus Period:
The Direct Deposit Bonus Period begins when SoFi receives an Eligible Direct Deposit of $1 or more within the Promotion Period and ends 25 calendar days later (the “Direct Deposit Bonus Period”), subject to the Bonus Terms. For the avoidance of doubt, the Direct Deposit Bonus Period shall not extend beyond the Promotion Period.
Bonus Amount:
The bonus amount will vary based on the total amount of Direct Deposits received during the Direct Deposit Bonus Period.
| Total Direct Deposit Amount Received During Direct Deposit Bonus Period | Cash Bonus Tier |
|---|---|
| $1.00 - $999.99 | $0 |
| $1,000.00 - $4,999.99 | $50 |
| $5,000.00 or more | $300 |
Once the Direct Deposit Bonus Period has elapsed, SoFi will determine if you have met the offer requirements and will deposit any earned bonus into your checking account within seven (7) business days. For example, if SoFi receives between $1,000.00 and $4,999.99 in Eligible Direct Deposits during the Direct Deposit Bonus Period, you will receive a one-time cash bonus of $50. A member may only qualify for one bonus tier and will not be eligible for future bonus payments if Eligible Direct Deposits subsequently increase after the Direct Deposit Bonus Period.
Bonus Payment Timeline:
SoFi will credit members who meet qualification criteria within seven (7) business days of the end of the Direct Deposit Bonus Period.
Tax Reporting:
Bonuses are considered income and may be reportable on IRS Form 1099-INT or Form 1042-S as applicable.
Other Important Details:
SoFi reserves the right to exclude any members from participating in this Promotion for any reason, such as suspected fraud, misuse, or suspicious activity. Sofi also reserves the right to modify or end the Promotion at any time.
Interest Rates:
SoFi members can earn the following annual percentage yields (APY):
With Eligible Direct Deposit:
•Savings (including Vaults): 3.80% APY.
•Checking: 0.50% APY.
•No minimum Direct Deposit amount is required to earn the 3.80% APY on savings.
Without Eligible Direct Deposit:
•Savings (including Vaults): 1.00% APY.
•Checking: 0.50% APY.
Other Rates Details:
•Rates are variable and are subject to change at any time.
•Rates are current as of 1/24/25.
•No minimum balance is required.
Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.
2SoFi Bank Savings APY: SoFi members with direct deposit activity can earn 3.80% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Direct Deposit means a recurring deposit of regular income to an account holder’s SoFi Checking or Savings account, including payroll, pension, or government benefit payments (e.g., Social Security), made by the account holder’s employer, payroll or benefits provider or government agency (“Direct Deposit”) via the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Network during a 30-day Evaluation Period (as defined below). Deposits that are not from an employer or government agency, including but not limited to check deposits, peer-to-peer transfers (e.g., transfers from PayPal, Venmo, etc.), merchant transactions (e.g., transactions from PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.), and bank ACH funds transfers and wire transfers from external accounts, or are non-recurring in nature (e.g., IRS tax refunds), do not constitute Direct Deposit activity. There is no minimum Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the stated interest rate. SoFi members with direct deposit are eligible for other SoFi Plus benefits. As an alternative to direct deposit, SoFi members with Qualifying Deposits can earn 3.80% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Qualifying Deposits means one or more deposits that, in the aggregate, are equal to or greater than $5,000 to an account holder’s SoFi Checking and Savings account (“Qualifying Deposits”) during a 30-day Evaluation Period (as defined below). Qualifying Deposits only include those deposits from the following eligible sources: (i) ACH transfers, (ii) inbound wire transfers, (iii) peer-to-peer transfers (i.e., external transfers from PayPal, Venmo, etc. and internal peer-to-peer transfers from a SoFi account belonging to another account holder), (iv) check deposits, (v) instant funding to your SoFi Bank Debit Card, (vi) push payments to your SoFi Bank Debit Card, and (vii) cash deposits. Qualifying Deposits do not include: (i) transfers between an account holder’s Checking account, Savings account, and/or Vaults; (ii) interest payments; (iii) bonuses issued by SoFi Bank or its affiliates; or (iv) credits, reversals, and refunds from SoFi Bank, N.A. (“SoFi Bank”) or from a merchant. SoFi members with Qualifying Deposits are not eligible for other SoFi Plus benefits. SoFi Bank shall, in its sole discretion, assess each account holder’s Direct Deposit activity and Qualifying Deposits throughout each 30-Day Evaluation Period to determine the applicability of rates and may request additional documentation for verification of eligibility. The 30-Day Evaluation Period refers to the “Start Date” and “End Date” set forth on the APY Details page of your account, which comprises a period of 30 calendar days (the “30-Day Evaluation Period”). You can access the APY Details page at any time by logging into your SoFi account on the SoFi mobile app or SoFi website and selecting either (i) Banking > Savings > Current APY or (ii) Banking > Checking > Current APY. Upon receiving a Direct Deposit or $5,000 in Qualifying Deposits to your account, you will begin earning 3.80% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% on checking balances on or before the following calendar day. You will continue to earn these APYs for (i) the remainder of the current 30-Day Evaluation Period and through the end of the subsequent 30-Day Evaluation Period and (ii) any following 30-day Evaluation Periods during which SoFi Bank determines you to have Direct Deposit activity or $5,000 in Qualifying Deposits without interruption. SoFi Bank reserves the right to grant a grace period to account holders following a change in Direct Deposit activity or Qualifying Deposits activity before adjusting rates. If SoFi Bank grants you a grace period, the dates for such grace period will be reflected on the APY Details page of your account. If SoFi Bank determines that you did not have Direct Deposit activity or $5,000 in Qualifying Deposits during the current 30-day Evaluation Period and, if applicable, the grace period, then you will begin earning the rates earned by account holders without either Direct Deposit or Qualifying Deposits until you have Direct Deposit activity or $5,000 in Qualifying Deposits in a subsequent 30-Day Evaluation Period. For the avoidance of doubt, an account holder with both Direct Deposit activity and Qualifying Deposits will earn the rates earned by account holders with Direct Deposit. Separately, SoFi members who enroll in SoFi Plus by paying the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee every 30 days can also earn 3.80% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. For additional details, see the SoFi Plus Terms and Conditions at https://www.sofi.com/terms-of-use/#plus. Members without either Direct Deposit activity or Qualifying Deposits, as determined by SoFi Bank, during a 30-Day Evaluation Period and, if applicable, the grace period, or who do not enroll in SoFi Plus by paying the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee every 30 days, will earn 1.00% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. These rates are current as of 1/24/25. There is no minimum balance requirement. Additional information can be found at SoFi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet. SoFi Plus: SoFi Plus is a premium membership that gives members access to our best APY, discounts, rewards, and more when they set up Direct Deposit or pay the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee. Benefits are subject to change and may not be available to everyone. All terms and conditions applicable to the use of SoFi Plus apply. To learn more about SoFi Plus and available benefits and terms, please see the SoFi Plus page.
3$1,000 Value of SoFi Plus membership: The value of a SoFi Plus membership varies depending on benefits used and there is no guarantee you will reach any specific value. $1,000 value assumes a SoFi Plus member uses the following benefits in the year: $6,000 deposited in a high yield savings account, $27,000 spent on the SoFi Unlimited 2% Credit Card, and one additional annual session (beyond the basic benefit) with a financial planner. Other benefits may be available. Rewards points redeem at a rate of 1 cent per every point. SoFi Plus member must be approved for a SoFi Credit Card in order to receive the corresponding benefit. Savings and spend assumptions are based on median activity from existing SoFi Plus members for the period of 10/16/23 – 10/16/24. SoFi Credit Cards are issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. pursuant to license by Mastercard® International Incorporated and can be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
410% Boost on Cash Back Rewards Points for SoFi Credit Card Purchases: Members who meet the eligibility criteria shall earn a 10% boost on cash back rewards rates for all eligible purchases made with a SoFi Credit Card (the “Promotion”). A 10% boost means that a 10% multiplier shall be applied to existing cash back rewards rates (e.g., a purchase previously earning 100 rewards points would now earn 110 with the promotion). For purposes of calculating the 10% boost on cash back rewards points, each transaction shall be rounded to the nearest dollar, and fractional points shall be rounded to the nearest whole point. The 10% boost shall not apply to (i) transactions that are not eligible for cash back rewards points, including: fees or interest charges, balance transfers or cash advances, purchase of traveler’s checks or other cash equivalents, purchase or reloading of prepaid cards, or other quasi-cash transactions; or (ii) courtesy rewards points that are manually awarded. SoFi shall, in its sole discretion, determine whether a transaction is eligible to earn the 10% boost under this Promotion. To be eligible for this Promotion, you must be successfully enrolled in SoFi Plus during the Promotion Period. In order to enroll in SoFi Plus and to continue to receive the 10% boost, you must either (i) receive a Direct Deposit during each 30-Day Evaluation Period (as defined below) or (ii) pay the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee every 30 days, as detailed in the SoFi Plus Terms and Conditions. Direct Deposit means a recurring deposit of regular income to an account holder’s SoFi Checking or Savings account, including payroll, pension, or government benefit payments (e.g., Social Security), made by the account holder’s employer, payroll or benefits provider or government agency (“Direct Deposit”) via the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Network. Deposits that are not from an employer or government agency, including but not limited to check deposits, peer-to-peer transfers (e.g., transfers from PayPal, Venmo, etc.), merchant transactions (e.g., transactions from PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.), and bank ACH funds transfers and wire transfers from external accounts, or are non-recurring in nature (e.g. IRS tax refunds), do not constitute Direct Deposit activity. The 30-Day Evaluation Period refers to the “Start Date” and “End Date” set forth on the APY Details page of your account, which comprises a period of 30 calendar days (the “30-Day Evaluation Period”). You can access the APY Details page at any time by logging into your SoFi account on the SoFi mobile app or SoFi website and selecting either (i) Banking > Savings > Current APY or (ii) Banking > Checking > Current APY. Upon receiving a Direct Deposit to your account, you will begin earning the 10% boost on cash back rewards. You will continue to earn the 10% boost for (i) the remainder of the current 30-Day Evaluation Period and through the end of the subsequent 30-Day Evaluation Period and (ii) any following 30-day Evaluation Periods during which SoFi Bank determines you to have Direct Deposit activity without interruption. SoFi Bank reserves the right to grant a grace period to account holders following a change in Direct Deposit activity before terminating your 10% boost benefit. If SoFi Bank grants you a grace period, the dates for such grace period will be reflected on the APY Details page of your account. If SoFi Bank determines that you did not receive a Direct Deposit during the current 30-day Evaluation Period and, if applicable, the grace period, then you will no longer earn the 10% boost until you have Direct Deposit activity in a subsequent 30-Day Evaluation Period. In certain cases, it may take up to 90 days for your Direct Deposit to be recognized, after which you will begin earning the 10% boost on cash back rewards. If you do not see your 10% boost on cash back rewards benefit after 90 days, please contact our help center. Promotion Period: The Promotion will begin on 4/1/24 at 1:00 PM ET. SoFi reserves the right to terminate or make changes to this Promotion at any time. Eligible Participants: All new and existing SoFi Credit Card members who successfully enroll in SoFi Plus during the Promotion Period are eligible for this Promotion. In order to enroll in SoFi Plus and to continue to receive the 10% boost, you must either (i) receive a Direct Deposit during each 30-Day Evaluation Period or (ii) pay the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee every 30 days, as detailed in the SoFi Plus Terms and Conditions. A member shall not earn the 10% boost under this Promotion if they are currently earning 3% cash back rewards points under the 3% Cash Back Rewards Promotion. If you currently benefit from the 3% Cash Back Rewards Promotion, then you will continue to earn 3% cash back rewards points until you are either no longer eligible or until the expiration of such benefit, as provided in the 3% Cash Back Rewards Promotion terms. Upon the expiration of your 3% cash back rewards points benefit, you will be eligible to earn the 10% boost under this Promotion, provided that you meet the eligibility criteria stated herein. Offer limited to one per SoFi Checking and Savings account. A SoFi Credit Card account will only benefit from the 10% boost under this Promotion if the primary SoFi Credit Card account holder receives a Direct Deposit into their SoFi Checking or Savings account (or, in the case of a joint Checking and Savings account, a joint account holder receives a Direct Deposit). SoFi reserves the right to exclude any member from participating in this Promotion for any reason, including suspected fraud, misuse, or if suspicious activities are observed.
52x rewards points on qualifying activity: SoFi Plus members can earn double the rewards points as stated in the “Ways to earn” section of the Membership & Rewards Center for qualifying earning activities during periods in which the SoFi Plus member meets the SoFi Plus eligibility criteria. The qualifying earning activities exclude the following: Credit or Debit card spend paid in rewards points, welcome bonuses paid in rewards points (including any referral bonuses paid in rewards points), and select promotions with bonuses paid in rewards points. The specific number of rewards points is subject to change at any time and can be found in the “Ways to earn” section of the Membership & Rewards Center. Unlimited financial planning sessions: SoFi Plus members can schedule an unlimited number of appointments with a financial planner during periods in which the SoFi Plus member meets the eligibility criteria set forth in section 10(a) of the SoFi Plus Terms and Conditions. SoFi members who are not members of SoFi Plus can schedule one (1) appointment with a financial planner. The ability to schedule appointments is subject to financial planner availability. SoFi reserves the right to change or terminate this benefit at any time with or without notice. Advisory services are offered by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Information about SoFi Wealth’s advisory operations, services, and fees is set forth in SoFi Wealth’s current Form ADV Part 2 (Brochure), a copy of which is available upon request and at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. 1% match on recurring SoFi Invest® deposits: You must be a SoFi Plus member at the time a recurring deposit is received into your SoFi Invest® account in order to receive this 1% match benefit. “Recurring deposits” refer to ACH transfers scheduled with a frequency of weekly, every two weeks, or monthly into either your Active SoFi Invest® account or your SoFi Wealth Automated Investing account. Regular deposits set up from your SoFi Checking & Savings account using Autopilot are eligible for the bonus. One-time transfers are excluded from the bonus. If funds are withdrawn and later redeposited manually into your SoFi Invest® account, the manual deposit will not be eligible for the bonus. Offer can be combined with SoFi Invest 1% IRA match. SoFi Invest encompasses two distinct companies, with various products and services offered to investors as described below: 1) Automated Investing and advisory services are provided by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser (“SoFi Wealth“). Brokerage services are provided to SoFi Wealth LLC by SoFi Securities LLC. 2) Active Investing and brokerage services are provided by SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Clearing and custody of all securities are provided by APEX Clearing Corporation. Individual customer accounts may be subject to the terms applicable to one or more of these platforms. For additional disclosures related to the SoFi Invest platforms described above please visit SoFi.com/legal. Neither the Investment Advisor Representatives of SoFi Wealth, nor the Registered Representatives of SoFi Securities are compensated for the sale of any product or service sold through any SoFi Invest platform. Please note that the Active Invest platform is self-directed, therefore all monies transferred to your SoFi Active Invest will not be automatically invested. Bonuses will be paid out as rewards points within two weeks of the end of the calendar month. See Rewards Terms of Service. Members must enroll in Rewards in order to redeem their points, but not to be eligible for the bonus. Learn more about our Rewards program here. Bonus will not be paid out on SoFi Invest® or SoFi Wealth accounts that are closed or pending closure. Bonus amounts are calculated on the total net recurring inflows (incoming recurring ACH transfers less outgoing transfers) per calendar month. For example, if you have a recurring Invest deposit of $1,000 on 11/4/2024 and withdraw $500 on 11/15/2024 and make no other deposits or withdrawals to your SoFi Invest® account for the month, you will earn 500 rewards points, equal to 1% of $500 net monthly inflows. If you lose SoFi Plus eligibility at any point throughout the month, you will earn the 1% match only on recurring deposits received while you were a Plus member. All withdrawals in the calendar month (regardless of Plus status) will count against your bonus. For example, if you have a recurring Invest deposit of $1,000 on 11/4/2024 as a SoFi Plus member, lose Plus status on 11/10/2024, and have another recurring Invest deposit of $1,000 on 11/12/2024, you would earn $10 in rewards points (1% of the $1,000 that was deposited while you were a Plus member). Eligibility Period: Funds must remain in your SoFi Invest® account for two years to be eligible for the bonus. If the deposit is removed prior to the end of the two-year Eligibility Period, SoFi, at its discretion may remove the corresponding proportion of the 1% Match from the customer’s account. For instance, if $1,000 was deposited receiving a $10 rewards points match and $500 was withdrawn in a subsequent month, SoFi may remove $5 in rewards points from the bonus. SoFi reserves the right to liquidate securities to pay for the removal of the Match bonus. Further, SoFi may bill this to a receiving firm in the event of an account transfer.
6Up to 2-Day Early Paycheck: Early access to direct deposit funds is based on the timing in which we receive notice of impending payment from the Federal Reserve, which is typically up to two days before the scheduled payment date, but may vary.
7Overdraft Coverage: Overdraft Coverage is limited to $50 on debit card purchases only and is an account benefit available to customers with direct deposits of $1,000 or more during the current 30-day Evaluation Period as determined by SoFi Bank, N.A. The 30-Day Evaluation Period refers to the “Start Date” and “End Date” set forth on the APY Details page of your account, which comprises a period of 30 calendar days (the “30-Day Evaluation Period”). You can access the APY Details page at any time by logging into your SoFi account on the SoFi mobile app or SoFi website and selecting either (i) Banking > Savings > Current APY or (ii) Banking > Checking > Current APY. Members with a prior history of non-repayment of negative balances are ineligible for Overdraft Coverage. Deposits in checking and savings accounts are insured up to $250,000 per depositor for each account ownership category under the FDIC’s general deposit insurance rules. For more information visit FDIC.gov.
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