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When you use Direct Deposit, you can rest assured that your money is safe. Since your money goes directly into the bank in the form of an electronic transfer, there's no risk of a check being lost or stolen.
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When you use Direct Deposit, you can rest assured that your money is safe. Since your money goes directly into the bank in the form of an electronic transfer, there's no risk of a check being lost or stolen.