A document showing a check marked as “void” is frequently requested for setting up direct deposit or recurring payments. This request ensures accurate account information is provided to the requesting party without exposing active checking account funds for unauthorized use. The digital equivalent fulfills the same purpose as a physical voided check.
Providing this information is a common requirement from employers for payroll purposes, as well as by various entities that debit or credit bank accounts automatically. Historically, a physical check was required. The electronic equivalent offers convenience and speed, eliminating the need to physically void a check and deliver it.
