You can tell that your direct deposit works correctly by doing the following:

• Confirm that your direct deposit is set up correctly with your employer or payment provider, ensuring that your bank account and routing numbers are accurate. Mistakes in these details are common causes of failed deposits.

• Check your bank account regularly, especially on or around your expected payday, to verify that the funds have been deposited. You can view your bank statements or transactions online to confirm you received the payment.

• If your employer uses micro-deposits to verify your account, ensure you have verified those small deposits promptly, which is often a step in confirming account accuracy.

• Review your pay stubs or payment notifications to ensure the correct amount was deposited and the correct taxes and withholdings were taken out.

• In case of any discrepancies, missing payments, or unexpected delays, contact your employer, payroll department, or payment provider immediately to resolve the issue.

By confirming these details and regularly checking your account, you can be confident that your direct deposit works correctly. If anything seems off, acting quickly to report and fix errors ensures smooth payment processing.