{"id":1596,"date":"2019-03-12T15:43:37","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T19:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/?page_id=1596"},"modified":"2026-06-02T09:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:02:43","slug":"direct-deposit-accounts-payable-payments-and-reimbursements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/accounts-payable-2\/direct-deposit-accounts-payable-payments-and-reimbursements\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct Deposit &#8211; Accounts Payable Payments and Reimbursements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Direct deposit for non-payroll payments and reimbursements paid through Accounts Payable are available for students, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct deposit information can be set up in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/garnet-gateway\/\">Garnet Gateway<\/a> by navigating to General\/Payments and Deposits\/Direct Deposit.&nbsp; This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/files\/2025\/11\/Direct-Deposit-Set-up-Guide.pdf\">Direct Deposit Set up Guide<\/a>&nbsp;will show you the steps to setting up your direct deposit account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the FAQ&#8217;s below or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will my direct deposit funds be available?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Disbursements through Accounts Payable are processed weekly and you will receive an email sent to your Bates email address notifying you of the deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I set up multiple accounts for my direct deposit?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Only one account can be designated to receive your Accounts Payable direct deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I have multiple bank accounts for payroll, how do I know which one will receive Accounts Payable payments?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>You can view your direct deposit information in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/garnet-gateway\/\">Garnet Gateway<\/a> by navigating to Home\/Account &amp; Access\/Finance\/Direct Deposit, where you will see your Accounts Payable Deposit account information.&nbsp; If an Accounts Payable Deposit account does not appear, please add your bank account information.&nbsp; This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/files\/2025\/11\/Direct-Deposit-Set-up-Guide.pdf\">Direct Deposit Set up Guide<\/a> will show you the steps to setting up your direct deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">How do I add or change my direct deposit account for Accounts Payable payments?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>To add an account, complete the Add Bank section with the following information:&nbsp; Bank Routing Number, Account Number, Account Type; then click the Accounts Payable Deposit box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an Accounts Payable Deposit account already exists, you will need to first select the bank name in the Accounts Payable Deposit section and remove the Accounts Payable indicator before a new bank can be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do I find my routing number and account number?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Your bank routing number and account number are located at the bottom of your check, see example below.&nbsp; You may also contact your bank branch location where your account was opened to obtain the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/files\/2019\/03\/check-image.png\" alt=\"Check\" class=\"wp-image-1608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/files\/2019\/03\/check-image.png 311w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/accounting\/files\/2019\/03\/check-image-200x104.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What type of account can I use for direct deposit?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct deposit is available for domestic bank accounts only and can be either a checking or savings account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My bank account was closed, but a direct deposit was already processed. How do I get my reimbursement?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your banking information is not current or your account has been closed, you will receive a payment by check until new or updated information is entered in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/garnet-gateway\/\">Garnet Gateway<\/a>. 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