If a vendor requests to have direct deposit payments (as opposed to paper checks) the vendor should complete and submit a direct deposit form, available below.  Please be aware that there is a difference between wire transfers and direct deposits.

Direct Deposit Form for Outside Vendors

Direct Deposit Form - Employee (FOR PAYROLL ONLY)

Direct Deposit Form for Employees Travel & Business Expense Disbursements

To check the status of a direct deposit (ACH) payment please go to the online form (below) for ACH payment advise.  The required field is Social Security Number (or Tax ID Number).  The rest of the fields may be left blank if information is not available. 

Direct Deposit Remittance Advice (to look up Payments)

To contact the direct deposit department please send an email to Joseph Pineras at jp549@columbia.edu.  Please make sure to include your complete contact information when sending an email.