Human Resources Management System

Direct Deposit

How to "opt in" to receive a paper earnings statement

1. Access Direct Deposit
   Go to “Direct Deposit” by clicking the link under "Self Service" in Blu People.
   Note: If you are currently signed up for Direct Deposit of your UCB salary, you will see the Account Type, Transit Number, and the Account Number (partially masked).
2. Edit your direct deposit settings
   Click on the yellow Edit button.
3. Elect to receive a paper earnings statement
   Click on radio button labeled "Print and send to home department."
4. Click the yellow Save button. You will see a Save Confirmation message. Be sure to click OK.
   Note: The waiting period warning applies only if you have changed your bank information. It does not apply if you are simply opting in to receive paper earnings statements.

Using Self-Service Direct Deposit to Enroll in Direct Deposit or Change Bank Information

Note: There is a waiting period before your Direct Deposit action takes effect, determined by the payroll system and the entry date of your request. If a payroll payment is generated for you during the waiting period, a paper check will be produced.

1. Prepare the information you need
   Have your bank account information ready.
2. Access Direct Deposit
   Go to “Direct Deposit” by clicking the link under "Self Service" in Blu People.
3. Change your direct deposit information
   Choose one of the following:
   
   • Add to set up a new Direct Deposit account,
   • Edit to change your current Direct Deposit account information,
   • Delete to cancel Direct Deposit.
4. Specify your bank information (See check image below)
   
   • Choose Direct Deposit Account Type: Checking or Savings
   • Type the bank Transit Number (first nine digits in the lower left corner of your check or savings deposit slip).
   • Type your Account Number. (Do not include dashes or spaces. Do not include the check number.)
     Note: If you are ONLY changing your Checking Account number (not the bank) you may have to click on SAVINGS to be able to enter an account number. Enter the Account # and then click CHECKING.
5. Click Save. You will see a Save Confirmation message. Be sure to click OK.
   Doublecheck that the new information is showing up. If you are ONLY changing the account number, but after saving you still see the old account number - contact your departmental HRMS administrator or HRMSHELP to correct the account number .

NOTE: Direct deposit information for employees is sent automatically to the Berkeley Financial System (BFS).  Employees who receive payments/reimbursements from BFS will have those payments deposited by EFT to the account they set up for Direct Deposit in HRMS (except when prohibited from receiving such payments by EFT by policy, e.g. petty cash custodians).  Employees who wish to make other arrangements for BFS payments should contact Disbursements at check_eft@berkeley.edu.

For problems entering direct deposit, contact hrmshelp@berkeley.edu or call 510-643-4443.