Get Direct Deposit Authorization - E*trade

Write your eight-digit account number on the memo line. Sign the back of the check and write "for deposit only to [account number]" next to or directly under your signature. Attach a deposit slip (if you have one)

Funds availability will depend on the method of transfer: Transfer money electronically: Up to 3 business days. By check: Up to 5 business days. By wire transfer: Same business day if received before 6 p.m. ET.

At most, the bank account verification can take up to five business days, but usually it's much faster!

2) Sign into your online banking. In the Accounts Menu select External Accounts. 3) Click Complete Verification. 4) Enter the two test amounts then click Verify Account.

Log in to your E*Trade account. In the main menu, under Accounts click Complete View . The last 4 digits of your account number is available next to the account name on the following screen. Click Show Number to reveal the full 8-digit account number.

Brokerage Firm: eTrade.com. DTC Number: 0385.

Note: The external account should be an account that is owned by the business you represent. Once the deposits appear in your external account, log on to your Chase Commercial Online profile. Click Transfer Funds and select External. Click Verify Account.

If you want to be more active, go to the E-Trade site and locate the "Account Closure Request" link. Follow a two-step process that includes making sure you want to delete your account. Resolve all pending transactions and verify closing your account. You can also delete your account by phone by calling 1-800-ETRADE-1.

The ACH routing number will have to be included for sending an ACH transfer to any E-Trade Bank account. To send a domestic ACH transfer, you'll need to use the ACH routing number 256072691. You'll need to include the ACH routing number when sending an ACH transfer to any E-Trade account.