Before setting up direct deposit with Wave, you must have completed these tasks: add employee(s) or contractor(s), enter business details, add company signatory, and add a funding account.
You need to complete the direct deposit application to authorize Wave to fund your payroll directly from your bank account.
- On the left-side menu, click Payroll > Run Payroll.
- Click Payroll Setup.
- In the Simplify your payroll section click the Authorize button.
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Scan your photo ID and answer any questions asked.
You will have 3 minutes to answer the questions, so try to do this as quickly and accurately as possible without leaving the page.
- Review and agree to Wave Payroll's Terms of Service.
Once submitted, your direct deposit application will be reviewed in 4-6 business days. You will hear from Wave at the email address you used to sign up for Wave.
If you need to pay your employees before your application is approved, you can still run payroll and issue checks.
For employees to receive pay by direct deposit, you will need to enter their direct deposit information and turn direct deposit on in their employee profile.
Employees can also enter and manage their own bank details if you invite them to Wave. When you add a new employee to Wave, select the option to have them onboard and enter their own information. Find out how in Add an employee to payroll.
View more frequently asked questions about direct deposit in Direct deposit with Wave.