Most banks let you download or print a deposit slip directly from their website or mobile app, and the process usually takes less than five minutes. If you need a physical booklet of slips, you can order those online too, though they cost more and take longer to arrive. Here’s how to handle both options, plus when you might not need a deposit slip at all.
Download a Slip From Your Bank’s Website or App
The fastest way to get a deposit slip is to log into your bank’s online portal or mobile app and look for it under account services. At Chase, for example, you sign in, choose the checking account you want, navigate to “Account services,” and select the option to download or print your deposit slip. The form comes pre-filled with your name, account number, and routing number, so you just print it and bring it to the branch or ATM.
Most major banks follow a similar pattern. Look for menu labels like “Account services,” “Documents,” “Order checks,” or “Forms” once you’re logged in. If you can’t find it through the menu, searching “deposit slip” in your bank’s help center or search bar usually surfaces the right page. Some banks email you a PDF version, while others generate one you can download immediately.
If your bank doesn’t offer a downloadable deposit slip online, call the customer service number on the back of your debit card. A representative can often mail you a small supply of pre-printed slips at no charge, or direct you to the right page on the website.
Order Physical Deposit Slip Booklets
If you make frequent in-person deposits, especially for a business, you may want a full booklet of pre-printed deposit slips. Banks typically let you order these through their online banking dashboard under a “Reorder checks” or “Order supplies” section. Your bank may fulfill the order itself or route it through a third-party printer like Deluxe or Harland Clarke.
Ordering directly from a check-printing company is another option. Deluxe, one of the largest suppliers, sells business deposit slip booklets starting around $51 for 120 slips, with prices climbing to $90 or more depending on the format, quantity, and customization. You’ll need your bank’s routing number and your account number when placing the order so the slips print with the correct encoded information along the bottom (the same magnetic ink line you see on personal checks).
Keep in mind that these booklets take time to print and ship, often one to two weeks. If you need a deposit slip today, downloading and printing one from your bank’s site is the better route.
Use a Blank Slip at the Branch
Every bank branch keeps a stack of blank deposit slips at the counter or near the writing desks. These are generic slips without any pre-printed account information. You fill in your name, account number, the date, and the amounts you’re depositing (separated by cash and individual checks). A teller processes the rest.
This works fine for occasional deposits, but you’ll need to know your account number. If you don’t have it memorized, you can find it in your mobile banking app under account details before heading to the branch.
When You Don’t Need a Deposit Slip at All
For many common deposit scenarios, a slip is no longer required. Mobile deposit lets you scan a check with your phone’s camera and submit it through your bank’s app without any paperwork. At Wells Fargo, for instance, you open the app, select “Deposit,” choose your account, enter the check amount, endorse the back of the check, photograph both sides, and submit. Most banks follow nearly identical steps, and the funds typically appear in your account within one to two business days.
ATM deposits have also moved past the slip in many cases. Most bank-branded ATMs now read checks and cash directly when you insert your debit card or enter your account information. The machine scans each item, displays the amount on screen for confirmation, and prints a receipt. Envelope-free ATMs at major banks have largely eliminated the need for a deposit slip during the transaction.
If you’re depositing cash or checks at an ATM that still uses envelopes, you’ll typically find blank deposit slips stocked next to the machine. Fill one out, place it in the envelope with your deposit, and feed it into the ATM as prompted.
Tips for a Smooth Deposit
When printing a deposit slip at home, use standard letter-size paper and a laser or inkjet printer. Some banks accept photocopied slips at the teller window, but the encoded numbers along the bottom (called the MICR line) may not scan correctly on all equipment. If a teller has trouble processing a home-printed slip, they can usually look up your account and complete the deposit manually.
Always endorse checks before depositing them. Write your signature on the back and, for extra security, add “For deposit only” along with your account number. This restricts the check so it can only be deposited into your account if it’s lost or stolen. For mobile deposits, many banks require you to write a specific note below your signature, such as “For Mobile Deposit Only,” to prevent the same check from being deposited twice.