How do I sign up for ASAP Direct Deposit? – PODERcard

Setting up direct deposit is easy and you gain the opportunity to get paid faster with ASAP Direct Deposit*. What is it exactly?

ASAP Direct Deposit is a unique benefit you have access to when you set up direct deposit to your PODERcard account. It means that you'll receive your pay up to 2 days before payday or your government benefits up to 4 days before benefits day.

Read on to set up your direct deposit by following the steps below.

Steps to Set Up Your Direct Deposit

Before beginning the process, make sure to first ask your employer's payroll office if they offer direct deposit. If so, follow the steps below.

How to identify your PODERcard account information

Step 1. Log into your PODERcard application and click on the "Payments" tab at the bottom of the screen. Select "Direct Deposit"

Step 2. Your account details will appear on the next screen. Take note of the information provided.

Step 3. Contact your employer and provide them with your account number, the account holder's name, routing number, and your bank name. Make sure the name on file with your employer or benefits provider matches the name on your account.

Important Note: Ask your payroll office how long it will take to set up your direct deposit. If it takes longer than expected to receive the first direct deposit to your card, check with your payroll or benefits office.

Step 4. You're good to go! As soon as the payment is deposited into your account, you will receive a notification from us. If it is not the correct quantity or is delayed, please feel free to contact us.

Once you have set up your direct deposit, it will remain set up and you will not need to take any additional action unless there is a change in employment status.

Is There Another Way to Sign Up For Direct Deposit?

Atomic Direct Deposit is a feature within the PODERcard app that allows you to connect with your employer’s payroll account and set up direct deposit. This is a seamless and secure option that is verified with your employer in real-time.

When will I get my direct deposit through Atomic?

You should see the change reflected in your payroll system once you add your PODERcard account and routing number. Keep in mind, it may take 1-2 pay cycles for your paycheck to be deposited in your PODERcard account. Some payroll systems are faster, while some take longer.

Does Atomic work for gig payments?

Yes! Through the Atomic Direct Deposit feature, you can set up direct deposit payments through your ride-share or food courier jobs (e.g. Uber, Lyft, Doordash, etc).

Receive a Direct Deposit of Government Benefits

Did you know you can receive government benefits directly on your PODERcard? By following the steps mentioned above, you can obtain your PODERcard account number and bank routing number by logging into your PODERcard application.

What types of income or benefits can be direct deposited into my PODERcard account?

We deposit your payroll or government benefits to your PODERcard account, including:

Social Security benefits
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Pension payments
Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) payments
State unemployment benefits
Government Disability Benefits (SSDI or Workers' Compensation)
Veterans' benefits

*ASAP Direct Deposit™ - Early access to your direct deposit depends on deposit verification and when the bank gets a notification from your employer or benefits provider and may vary from pay period to pay period.

PODERcard account opening is subject to identity verification by Green Dot Bank. Banking services provided by and PODERcard Visa® Debit Card is issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association. Green Dot Bank operates under the following registered trade names: GoBank, Green Dot Bank and Bonneville Bank. All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposits with Green Dot Bank and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage. Green Dot is a registered trademark of Green Dot Corporation ©2020 Green Dot Corporation. All rights reserved.