Anyone else having issues cashing their ny unemployment debit card check?

Same exact problem here! I tried to transfer $720 to my checking and it's been like 3 weeks with nothing. When i called they said 'system issue' and to wait another 7-10 days. How tf are we supposed to pay bills when they hold our money hostage? The whole system is garbage.

After dealing with the same transfer nightmares for weeks, I finally found a solution! I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a live unemployment agent who could actually help. They fixed my card issue in one call and even backdated my payments. Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast - wish I'd known about this earlier! Check out their process: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Pro tip that worked for me: Instead of transferring to your bank, get cash back when making a purchase with the card. I buy a pack of gum for $1 at CVS and ask for $200 cash back (their max). No fees, and you can do this a few times if you need more. Way faster than waiting for transfers that never come.

THE ENTIRE RELIACARD SYSTEM IS A SCAM. They make $$$ on all the fees and holding our money. Why can't NY unemployment just direct deposit like a normal state??? I'm convinced they get kickbacks from this garbage card company. I've had THREE transfers vanish into the void over the past 2 months.

Here's what finally worked for me with the ReliaCard transfer problems. You need to speak directly with a tier 2 support specialist at NYSDOL who can process a transfer override. Regular customer service can't help with this. I spent weeks trying to resolve this on my own with no luck. The regular ReliaCard customer service just gives script responses and can't actually fix anything technical. The unemployment office phone lines are basically impossible to get through on your own. Finally I used claimyr.com which got me through to an actual unemployment agent who knew exactly what to do. They said this is a known issue affecting hundreds of people right now - something about a verification system malfunction between ReliaCard and certain banks. The agent filed what they called a "payment reconciliation request" that forced the transfer through. My money appeared in my bank account 36 hours later. If you're dealing with this nightmare, talking to a real agent is the only solution that actually works. Save yourself the weeks of stress and just get through to someone who can actually help. It was the best money I've ever spent to finally get my benefits paid quickly.

I had the same problemm last year. The transfers would take FOREVER or just disapear. I started using the ATM at my bank to withdraw cash and then just deposit it right away at the counter. Its annoying but atleast its instant.

ReliaCard is the absolute WORST. When I had issues similar to yours, I finally got help by filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It's free to file online, and banks/card issuers have to respond within 15 days. Like magic, my "lost" transfer of $1200 suddenly appeared in my account 3 days after filing the complaint.

I called both my bank and ReliaCard and neither would help. Finally got someone at ny unemployment through claimyr.com who explained theres a system error affecting transfers. She put in some kind of priority fix, and I got my money 2 days later. Worth it not to spend another month fighting with these people.

Have u tried calling ur bank? Sometimes they can see pending ACH transfers even if ReliaCard says it went thru. My bank (Chase) was able to tell me my transfer was stuck in some kind of verification hold and they helped push it thru.

so frustrating!!!! i switched to just withdrawing cash at the ATM and closing my ReliaCard account. i dont trust them anymore after they "lost" my money twice. the whole ny unemployment system is designed to make everything as difficult as possible i swear