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UCPath Notice: Enhanced Messaging for Direct Deposit Changes

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On Monday, November 3, 2025, UCPath implemented enhancements to pop-up messages for users making changes to their direct deposit account(s) in UCPath.

What Changed

  • A new alert will display if the direct deposit information that was entered matches an active direct deposit account. This prevents employees from entering a duplicate account, which previously resulted in a paper check.
  • A new alert will display when adding or removing accounts to notify users of processing time and potential paper check distribution. Some direct deposit updates do not go into effect immediately. If updates are not processed by pay period deadlines, an employee's next paycheck distribution may be unchanged or result in a paper check.
  • Users will be unable to make changes to their account for one business day if all accounts are removed from direct deposit. This new feature enhances security by requiring one business day between updates when all accounts are removed. 

UCPath continues to enhance direct deposit security and clarify the downstream effects of changes to enrolled accounts. 

Quick Reminders

  • Direct deposit changes may take up to two weeks to take effect. Due to payroll processing deadlines, updates may not be reflected on your next paycheck.
  • Some changes, such as deleting or cancelling direct deposit account(s), may result in a paycheck being mailed to your Home Address in UCPath.
  • Verify or update your UCPath Home Address under Personal Information > Personal Summary > Addresses