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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Providing payment services for the U.S. Department of War
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What is Direct Deposit?
How long will it take for direct deposit to start after I apply?
How will I know when my direct deposit has taken effect?
I signed up for direct deposit last month, but I received my check by mail. What should I do?
Is this safe? I'm worried about the security of my money and my bank account.
I don't have a bank account. What bank do you recommend?
How do I get a myPay account?
If I don't get a paper check every month, how will I know that you paid me?
Why can't I continue to receive my paper check?
What if I don't switch to direct deposit?
Can I get a waiver?
How do I apply for a waiver?