Skip the trip to the bank. With direct deposit, your paycheck, Social Security payments, government benefits, and pension are deposited automatically into your Eastern Bank account. Because your checks are no longer printed or mailed, you may be able to access your funds faster.
And with Eastern Early Pay* — coming soon — eligible direct deposits may be available up to two days before your scheduled payday. No sign-up required, no fees — it's automatic for eligible Eastern Bank deposit accounts when you enroll in direct deposit.
Setting Up Paycheck Direct Deposit
Whether you're enrolling for the first time or switching an existing direct deposit to Eastern Bank, getting started is simple:
- Contact your employer's payroll or HR department to find out what information they need, or complete our Direct Deposit Form and submit it to your employer.
- Provide your Eastern Bank routing number (011301798) and account number if requested.
Setting Up Government Benefit Direct Deposit
The U.S. Treasury Department requires federal benefit payments to be made electronically by direct deposit. To set up direct deposit for Social Security, SSI, VA benefits, or other federal payments:
- Visit GoDirect.gov, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Treasury
- Or call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
Be ready to provide your Eastern Bank routing number (011301798) and account number. And coming soon — Eastern Early Pay* will also work with government benefits like Social Security, pension payments, and VA benefits
*Eastern Early Pay is for eligible consumer deposit accounts only. Certain direct deposits do not qualify. Timing of early access to funds may vary. Early availability is not guaranteed. Other conditions apply.
