The paychecks are coming, the paychecks are coming! Well, next week they are. The next military payday is Thursday, 1 March 2012. Most military members will see their active duty pay direct deposited to the designated bank accounts sometime on Thursday, 1 March. Some banks and credit unions (including USAA and Pacific Marine Credit Union (PMCU) offer early direct deposit of military pay to their customers as a courtesy. If your bank offers this service, you will see your pay deposited sometime on Wednesday, 29 February.
Please keep in mind that pay can be deposited at different times of the day, depending on a variety of factors.
Bank with Navy 
Federal Credit Union (NFCU)? Your expected deposit date depends on the type of account you use. Members with Active Duty Checking accounts will see their pay pending on Tuesday, 28 February, to be posted overnight and available for use on Wednesday, 29 February. Members with other types of checking accounts will see their pay pending on Wednesday, 29 February, to be posted overnight and available for use on Thursday, 1 March. Not sure what type of account you have? You can check online, stop by a branch, or give them a call.
Is it the day that you are expecting your pay, and it hasn't shown up yet? You might find it helpful to follow the steps in Why Hasn't My Pay Been Deposited?
