Why did I get paid 1 cent?

2019-08-29T08:44:53-04:00

I received a payment of 1 cent from the Army National Guard. I understand some financial institutions will deposit a low amount like this into someone’s account for verification purposes. But I don’t think that’s the case this time.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2019 9:49 AM

2019-08-29T09:49:20-04:00

Did you read your LES? Did you contact your NCOs? Without seeing your LES no one here can give you a clear answer. All we here can do is assume you have a serious debt you are needing to pay back.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Aug 29 at 2019 9:52 AM

2019-08-29T09:52:01-04:00

Honestly, that is EXACTLY what this sounds like. End of month is basically here. A 0.01 deposit to make sure the bank works ESPECIALLY if you just changed/updated/started a direct deposit.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2019 10:19 AM

2019-08-29T10:19:54-04:00

When i was enlisted in the guard (when Christ was a Corporal) i would often get an LES in the mail with small corrections of a few cents. I was always confused because it cost them more to send the LES than to make the small adjustment.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2019 10:20 AM

2019-08-29T10:20:51-04:00

What does it say on your LES? We didn't take classes from Nancy Drew, what were the entitlements and the deductions?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2019 11:03 AM

2019-08-29T11:03:29-04:00

That's base pay after deductions.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 29 at 2019 11:31 AM

2019-08-29T11:31:00-04:00

Every once in a while, the Army pays us what we're worth, just to keep us in check ;o)

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 29 at 2019 1:47 PM

2019-08-29T13:47:28-04:00

You were likely under paid by that penny. Everyone has to keep legal books. Retaining your penny would be a violation. Thank you for your service.