Is it safe to give away my bank account and routing numbers for a deposit to a client?

Question

I need to give my bank account number and routing number to a client of mine so that he can make deposit or payments to my Western Union account. There's a cheap transfer fee so that's why I've chosen WU, unless you know of any better options. I was wondering is this safe? Can the client distort my bank account and withdraw money?

Answer 1

Payments can be made directly between bank accounts at all major banks without involving a third party, such as Western Union, which I have always found to charge excessive fees for transfers.

Answer 2

Do you trust your client? Anyway, your bank account and routing number is on the bottom of every check you use. And agree with Allan: do bank to bank. Or he can just give/send you a check, if you are that worried about your banking info.

Answer 3

Use PayPal?