---
title: "Updating from Direct Deposit to Check"
slug: "updating-payment-preferences-from-direct-deposit-to-check"
description: "Change an employee's payment method from direct deposit to paper check via the Payroll tab Payment Method section."
updated: 2026-03-31T22:22:49Z
published: 2026-03-31T22:22:49Z
canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/updating-payment-preferences-from-direct-deposit-to-check"
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# Updating from Direct Deposit to Check

The payment method selection can be updated from the [Payroll tab](/doc/docs/employee-records-payroll-tab) of the employee record.

> [!NOTE]
> Some users may be restricted from making changes based on employer payment preferences set during implementation.

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## Security

Only users with the following permission can view account numbers:

- Labor → Employees → Payroll→ View Account Number
- Labor → Employees → Payroll→ Pay Preference → View Pay Preference
- Labor → Employees → Payroll→ Pay Preference → Edit Pay Preference

These permissions can be added to [custom user roles](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/custom-user-roles) or [individual users](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/users-overview-and-security). The [Permission Access report](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/generating-a-permissions-access-report) can be used to determine which user roles or users already have these permissions assigned. For more information, see [User Setup and Security](/doc/docs/user-setup-security-and-location-access).

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## Navigation

**Navigate to the **Payroll** tab**

1. Navigate to the **Workforce** application .
2. Select the Employees dropdown and **select Employees**.
3. Select an **Employee**.
4. In the employee’s record, select the **Payroll tab**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-Q3C9VCX7.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zBMZWEd8%2BJ07pbTqMklR2VemsLj0n6n0RfUlvsGvF%2BY%3D) ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-1774969151514.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zBMZWEd8%2BJ07pbTqMklR2VemsLj0n6n0RfUlvsGvF%2BY%3D)

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## Updating Payment Method from Direct Deposit to Check

Follow these steps to update a payment method from Direct Deposit to Check.

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****1)** Navigate to the **Payroll tab** in an employee’s record and scroll to the **Payment Method** section.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-YGONLP2U.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zBMZWEd8%2BJ07pbTqMklR2VemsLj0n6n0RfUlvsGvF%2BY%3D)

****2)** Click the **Edit Pencil**.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-HKIT3DI6.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zBMZWEd8%2BJ07pbTqMklR2VemsLj0n6n0RfUlvsGvF%2BY%3D)

****3)** Select the **Check** option.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-GMXBEZYD.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zBMZWEd8%2BJ07pbTqMklR2VemsLj0n6n0RfUlvsGvF%2BY%3D)

****4)** Click **Confirm and save.****

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-9MWS4TUA.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A22Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=zBMZWEd8%2BJ07pbTqMklR2VemsLj0n6n0RfUlvsGvF%2BY%3D)

A database entry that contains detailed info about an employee, including personal details and employment history.