The Direct Deposit Information screen allows you to view current direct deposit information related to your benefit. If you have portions of your benefit deposited in two accounts, information is displayed for each account.
To access the Direct Deposit Information screen, click on the Direct Deposit option in the left menu (under Benefit Information). The Direct Deposit Information screen appears.
If you have only one benefit, the screen automatically displays the direct deposit information for that benefit. If you have more than one benefit and would like to see information on a benefit that is not currently displayed, click on the down-arrow in the Select Benefit Type field and select the benefit you wish to view. The direct deposit information for the selected benefit will then be displayed on the screen. The primary direct deposit account is displayed first, followed by any secondary account.
Information displayed for each direct deposit account includes:
You can change your direct deposit information by either entering the new information online or by downloading and printing a form to be returned to SCERA.
To download the form to be filled out and returned to SCERA, click the Click Here link at the bottom of the screen. This will generate the form that you need. Print it, fill it out and return it to SCERA.
If you are not currently receiving your payments via direct deposit, you cannot use MySCERA to enter a new direct deposit account. You will need to download, complete, and submit the Direct Deposit Authorization form to establish your direct deposit.
If you are currently receiving your payments via direct deposit, you can use MySCERA to change your primary direct deposit information online. Choose the ‘Edit Primary Account’ link , and choose the appropriate bank ABA Number. You must select the bank associated with your new account by choosing the correct ABA Routing Number from the list that appears. If the ABA Number of the bank associated with your new account does not appear in this list, you cannot use MySCERA to change your direct deposit account; contact SCERA for assistance.
You also must enter the account number and select the account type (Checking or Savings). Review your entries carefully and read the authorization agreement at the bottom of the screen. To cancel the process, click on "Cancel." To authorize your requested direct deposit changes, click Update. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you verifying your changes.
If you are currently using direct deposit, you can also use MySCERA to enter or change a secondary deposit account. A secondary deposit is made for a specific dollar amount that you enter. The remaining amount of your net benefit is then deposited into your primary account.
Note that you can delete a new secondary account if it is entered in error and no direct deposit has yet been made to that account. The secondary account can be deleted by clicking the Delete Secondary Account link.
If a direct deposit has already been made to the secondary account, you can terminate (end deposits to) that account and send future deposits to your primary account. To terminate the secondary account, click the End Secondary Deposit link. A screen will appear asking you to confirm your wish to terminate the account. Primary accounts cannot be terminated online.
Please note that any direct deposit changes you make via MySCERA will not take effect until the month-end payroll following the current month..