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Setting Up Your Payroll

Adding and updating your Buildforce payroll account information

Updated over a week ago

Buildforce makes it easy by getting your money quickly, consistently, and on time. After accepting your first offer, you will be prompted to review Buildforce expectations, confirm your information, and set up your payroll account.

You will need at least one bank account to get started. We do offer the opportunity to split your paycheck however you would like.

Got a new bank account? You can update your payroll account at any time after setting it up. Check out the instructions below.

Summary: Buildforce enables fast, on-time payments by requiring you to confirm your information, set up a payroll account, and allowing paycheck splitting and account updates at any time in the app.


Important Information

We provide direct deposit only. You will see paper checks as an option; we only use this method for emergencies. If you make this selection, we will contact you as soon as possible to update your preferences to direct deposit.

To set up your payroll, you will need the following bank information:

  • Your Routing Number

  • Your Account Number

The bank account must be under your name to receive the funds.


How to Set Up Your Payroll

Congrats on your first offer with Buildforce! After accepting your offer, you will be prompted to 'Get started' by reviewing our expectations, reviewing your information, adding your bank account, and completing your tax information.

After confirming your information, you will be prompted to set up your payroll in minutes:

  1. Select 'My jobs'

  2. Select 'Get Started'

  3. Select 'Payment Method' to set up your bank account.

  4. Select' By direct deposit'

    • We provide direct deposit only.

  5. Select 'Authorize' after reading the disclosure.

  6. Select 'Checking' or 'Savings'

    • If you do not want to enter the remaining information, you can scroll to select 'Connect via Plaid'. Plaid is a service that connects it for you if you use a central bank or credit union.

  7. Enter the Routing Number from your Bank Statement

  8. Enter the Account Number from your Bank Statement

  9. Enter the Account Number again for confirmation.

  10. Click 'Add Bank Account'

You will have the opportunity to change the payment method or add an additional account on the next screen. If adding other accounts, repeat the steps above. Once completed, you will follow the steps to complete your W-4.


How to Update Your Payroll

You can update your bank account anytime by submitting a new one through the 'My Pay' section of your Buildforce app.

Here are the steps after logging into the Buildforce app:

  1. Select 'My Pay'

  2. Select 'Pay Settings'

  3. Click 'Bank Account'

  4. Select

    1. 'Change Payment Method' to update your current selection

    2. 'Add Account' to add another account to split your paycheck

  5. Add in the following required information based on your choice.

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