William Royer Loc: Kansas

In these days, I have to agree with any hesitation on provision of any info. But, it is also true that MPB is a highly reputable company. Have dealt with them in past.
As others have suggested, in some ways I think provision of your email address for PayPal deposit is more safe than using a credit card to pay, or certainly a personal check. But, it’s your call.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I have sold them gear on 3 separate occasions, direct deposit is what they have always done for me too. Never any issues and I have always gotten my money within an hour or two. Best way to receive funds long distance in my opinion.

MDI Mainer

I agree. I've used this service several times with MBP, never had any issue. Anyway it's safer that the US mail today in many parts of the country!

There are plenty of things to worry about in today's world -- this is not one of them.

photoman43

IMO this is a non issue. Ask any police department. This is a far safer (for your money) than using the US mail. Mail with checks in the envelope is more risky than electronic transfers. Ask your bank what protections are available to you for such transactions.

hankswan

Grow up, every time you give a check to someone you are giving them the same information. Having the money sent directly to your account is probably the safest way to get your money. Money from MPB to my account has never been a problem. FWIW

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Do you write checks? If so, that information is on the bottom of every check you write.
--Bob

leftj Loc: Texas

So obviously you're not paying any of your bills on line. You're mailing checks to pay your bills? Your check has your account # and routing # on it.

kmarqu Loc: Houston

I just purchased a lens from them and used PayPal so you shouldn't need to give them banking info. I had great service from them. My lens arrived sooner than they had promised. If you need a contact name and info to deal with, let me know,

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Yes, and that’s a good reason to be very careful who you write checks to. All that’s needed to initiate an ACH transfer from your account is the routing, account number and name. I found out the hard way. Here’s how I know. On reviewing my bank statement, I saw a $700 ACH transfer to an apartment management company in Atlanta who, upon investigation, managed thousands of low end apartments in Atlanta. I had no relationship and had never done business with this management company. The management company supposedly couldn’t pin down how it originated and my bank said that once someone had my account and transit number, they could enter that information as a payment for any account they chose. I did get the $ back, but I had no choice but to close the account and reopen another. That was a royal PIA, not only for direct deposits such as SS, but all the payments I have automatically drafted each month. Now, I am VERY careful if I ever give anyone a check, because once they have the account number and transit code, anyone can initiate an ACH transfer. if they can’t do paypal, have them send you a paper check. BTW, MPB has proven to be a very reputable dealer in every transaction I’ve had with them.

scallihan Loc: Tigard, OR

MPB is a highly respected company. I and others on UHH have sold equipment to them without problems. Frankly, I would trust my banking info to them over PayPal, that has had hacking issues.

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

No way in creation do I give out any of that info. The irs has enough already and I don’t trust anyone else with it. Be careful

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I wouldn't be concerned about providing the account and routing number. With that, all they or anyone else can do is "add."

MDI Mainer

"All that’s needed to initiate an ACH transfer from your account is the routing, account number and name."

Not quite true, since you also need a bank account that allows the account holder to initiate ACH withdrawals on other non-affiliated accounts. The banking industry has security restrictions on this feature (not to say that instances of fraud do not occur).

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

I do it with SSS and the VA and a few other entities. I don't worry about it, for reasons already stated in the thread.

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

I gave them my bank info a couple of times, no problem