Direct Deposit Information

Direct deposit is the most efficient, timely, and secure way to receive your retired pay. It eliminates the possibility of a lost or stolen check, reduces the opportunity for identity theft, and allows you to receive your payment in a more timely and efficient manner. There are two ways to update your direct deposit information. Before you begin, make sure you have your bank routing number, account number, and type of account (checking or savings) available. If you are changing the bank account for direct deposit, we recommend that you maintain accounts at both financial institutions until the new institution has established your direct deposit authorization.

myPay
The most convenient option is enrolling in or changing direct deposit through myPay, https://mypay.dfas.mil. 
1. Go to the myPay website and log in to your account using the Sign In box at the top right-hand side of your screen.
2. Click Accept on the Terms of Use Agreement.
3. On the Main Menu page, find the Direct Deposit link.
4. Enter your routing number, account number, account type, and financial institution.
5. Save your changes and close the screen.
6. Your account will be updated in three to seven business days.
Note: If you do not know  your login ID or password, use the “Forgot your Login ID?” or “Forgot or Need a Password?” link. You can also contact myPay at 888-332-7411 (option 5) to speak to a customer service representative.

Paper Form
You can also fill out our updated Direct Deposit Authorization for Retired and Annuitant Pay form from the DFAS Forms Library webpage: https://www.dfas.mil/raforms. This direct deposit authorization was created to fulfill the needs of Retired and Annuitant Pay (R&A) and to collect the necessary information to establish or change a customer’s direct deposit information. Submit the completed form online with askDFAS by uploading to DFAS online 24/7 using the askDFAS online upload tools at https:/www.dfas.mil/askdfas or fax (800-469-6559) or mail to:
 
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
U.S. Military Retired Pay
8899 E 56th Street
Indianapolis IN 46249-1200