ENROLL IN DIRECT DEPOSIT

Read below to learn about Direct Deposit and how to set it up. There are separate instructions for (1) refunds prior to August 6 and (2) refunds on or after August 6, as we transition to the new TSS.

WHAT IS DIRECT DEPOSIT?

Direct deposit is a method of payment that electronically transfers funds to your checking or savings account.

UC San Diego strongly encourages you to set up a direct bank deposit account via Tritonlink. It is the fastest, most secure, and environmentally friendly way to receive student account refunds.

Direct deposit also ensures you receive various types of credit refunds, including:

Financial Aid overpayments
Cash or check overpayments
Housing overpayments
Stipends

IMPORTANT!

Direct deposit is for refunds only. The University will not use your direct deposit information to auto-debit from your account.

Direct deposit information will not transfer to or from the online payment portal.

HOW DO I SET UP DIRECT DEPOSIT?

As we transition to the new TSS, two direct deposit tools will be available - the TritonLink Direct Deposit tool and the TSS My Bank Accounts App. Direct Deposit information will not automatically transfer to the new system and must be updated after July 12, 2026. All students must re-enroll in TSS to receive refunds issued on or after August 6, 2026.

Choose the correct tool based on the expected refund date:

For refunds issued before August 6, 2026: Update banking information using the TritonLink Direct Deposit tool. This tool is not available for Fall 2026 Incoming Students. Any changes or enrollments made in the TSS My Bank Accounts App will not affect refunds prior to August 6, 2026.
For refunds On or After August 6, 2026: Use the TSS My Bank Accounts App. Students who enroll in direct deposit for the first time or update their direct deposit information in TSS before August 6 will have those changes take effect on August 6, 2026.

For graduate financial support stipends disbursed before August 27, 2026: Update your banking information using the TritonLink Direct Deposit tool. Changes made in TSS will not be used for stipends disbursed before August 27. This tool is not available for Fall 26 incoming students.

For graduate financial support stipends disbursed after August 27, 2026: Use the TSS My Bank Accounts App. Students who enroll in direct deposit for the first time or update their direct deposit information in TSS before August 27 will have those changes take effect on August 27, 2026.
!! NOTE !!: Graduate students who are also active employees will receive stipend disbursements according to direct deposit setup in UCPath. Be sure UCPath direct deposit information is up to date. Please contact your graduate program with any questions.

You must specify one U.S. personal checking or savings account as your direct bank deposit account (please ensure that you use an individual bank account and not a joint bank account - i.e. your account, not a parent's). Please note that you should be using your bank account and routing number, not the numbers on your physical debit card.

When enrolling in direct deposit, you may use a paper check or deposit slip to obtain the routing and checking account number (see illustration). This information may also be available on your bank billing statements or by contacting your banking institution.

SAMPLE CHECK

COMMON BANK INSTITUTION ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Chase
Wells Fargo
USAA
San Diego County Credit Union

Once you submit your direct deposit information, your direct deposit will be active and able to receive refunds immediately.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Direct deposit enrollment will be unsuccessful if:

A debit card number is used as the account number.
An "electronic" routing number is entered.
You designate a joint account as your direct deposit account.
You designate a money market account (must be a savings or checking account).
The checking or savings account is closed.

If you recently changed the bank account used for your direct deposit, refer to the information below to determine which tool to use and how to update your direct deposit information.

If you are expecting a refund prior to August 6, 2026:
- Update your current mailing address.
- Delete your old direct deposit information.
- Re-enroll in direct deposit with the new routing and account number.
- Once you submit your direct deposit information, your direct deposit will be active and able to receive refunds immediately.
If you are expecting a refund on or after August 6, 2026:
- Update your current mailing address via TSS.
- Delete your old direct deposit information via the TSS My Bank Accounts app.
- Add your new routing and account number via the TSS My Bank Accounts app.
- Once you submit your direct deposit information, your direct deposit will be active and able to receive refunds immediately.

If a refund disburses to your closed direct deposit account, Student Financial Solutions will re-issue the funds as a paper check and mail it to the current mailing address on file. This process may take up to 10-15 business days. If you elect to re-enroll in direct deposit, our office can hold the funds per customer request and reissue the refund once the account information is verified.

Questions?

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