Direct Bank Deposit Information and Forms

Get your Ontario Works payments deposited directly into your bank account. 

Direct Bank Deposit is a fast and reliable way to receive your payments, with advantages like:

• Convenient and secure payment delivery
• No waiting for a cheque to arrive in the mail
• No risk of lost or stolen cheques
• Greater privacy around your payments

Set Up Direct Bank Deposit

1. Submit a void cheque or get a Direct Deposit form completed by your bank.
2. Complete the Direct Deposit Request form on line. You can also pick one up on the main floor of City Hall or speak with your Case Manager.
3. Submit both documents to your Case Manager.

If you need help filling out the form, ask your caseworker.

Changes to your Banking Information?  Contact us to Keep your Payments on Time

To prevent delays in your Ontario Works payments, contact your Case Manager right away if:

• You open a new bank account
• You move your account to a different branch
• You switch to a new bank or credit union

In any of these cases, you will need to fill out and sign a new Direct Bank Deposit Authorization Form.