A deposit slip is a paper form that a bank customer includes when depositing funds into a bank account. It cites the depositor's account number and the amount deposited. Skip to content.

Filling out a deposit slip: The deposit slip shows the teller what you want to do with your check. You can get this at a bank branch, or there may be deposit slips in the back of your checkbook.

They’ll need to fill out a deposit slip with their name, account number, the date of deposit and the check amount. Take the check and deposit slip to their bank to make the deposit.

Bank tellers reveal the most common money deposit mistakes, from unendorsed checks to missed receipts. ... “Incomplete or inaccurate deposit slips are so common,” Naghibi said.

Direct deposit gives you quick, automatic access to funds from a payment, like a paycheck or a Social Security check, that's transferred electronically from a payer's account to your bank account.