Confusion about re-entering direct deposit info for New York Unemployment - Did I mess up?

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Dont worry too much about it. The system is probably just double-checking your info. As long as you entered the same bank account details, you should be fine. The IDme verification is just an extra security step they've added recently.

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Ugh, classic NY unemployment... always making things more complicated than they need to be 🙄

I think youre fine. But if youre really worried, you could try calling them to confirm. Good luck getting through tho lol 🤣

Hey there! I've been dealing with NY unemployment for a while now, and I can shed some light on this situation. Here's what you need to know: • The option to 'register for direct deposit' that you saw is actually a normal part of the process. It's not uncommon for the system to ask you to verify or re-enter your information, especially with the increased security measures they've implemented recently. • The IDme verification is a new step that's been added to prevent fraud. It's separate from your direct deposit setup, but they often have you do both at the same time for convenience. • As long as you entered the same bank account information both times, you should be absolutely fine. The system will recognize that the details match and proceed accordingly. • If you're still concerned, you can always log into your account and check your payment method. It should show your direct deposit information if everything was processed correctly. • In case you notice any discrepancies or if your payment method isn't showing up correctly, don't panic! You can usually update this information online, or as a last resort, try to contact them. • Speaking of contacting them, if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, I've heard good things about a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They can help you get in touch with a real person at unemployment without the endless hold times. Remember, the NY unemployment system can be frustrating, but they're generally pretty good about making sure people get their benefits. Hang in there!

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get our benefits? 😤

Quick tip: take screenshots of everything you do on the unemployment website. It's saved my butt more than once when there were 'glitches' in the system.

Has anyone else noticed that the website is always down for 'maintenance' right when you need to file? 🤔

Guys im in the same boat rn... filed 3 weeks ago and still havent gotten any $$ 😭 this direct deposit stuff is stressing me out

I went through something similar last month! When I saw that "register for direct deposit" option, I was confused too because I had already entered my banking info during the initial application. Turns out it's totally normal - the system sometimes asks you to re-verify your information as part of their fraud prevention measures. The IDme verification is just an extra security layer they've added recently. As long as you used the same bank account details both times, you should be good to go. I got my first payment about a week after doing the re-verification, so don't stress too much about it! The NY unemployment system is confusing but it usually works itself out.

I had the exact same thing happen to me! I was so paranoid that I messed something up by doing the direct deposit registration again. But honestly, it's just how their system works - they make you jump through extra hoops for security. I think what happens is when you first apply, that's just collecting your info, but then when you actually start filing claims, they want you to verify everything again through their newer security system. The IDme thing is annoying but it's become standard for a lot of government services now. As long as you put in the same bank info both times, you should be totally fine. Mine went through without any issues and I've been getting payments regularly since then. NY unemployment is just... extra complicated for no good reason lol

I totally get the confusion - the same thing happened to me! When I first applied, I entered my bank info, but then later when I was filing my weekly claim, I saw that "register for direct deposit" option and wasn't sure if I was supposed to do it again or not. I ended up doing it just to be safe, and it worked out fine. The IDme verification is just their new security thing - it's separate from the direct deposit setup but they often bundle them together. As long as you used the same bank account info both times, you should be all set. The system is just double-checking everything. I know it's stressful when you're not sure if you did something wrong, but from what I've seen, most people who go through this process end up getting their benefits without any issues. The NY unemployment system is definitely not the most user-friendly, but it usually works out in the end!

You definitely didn't mess up! I went through the exact same thing a few months ago and was panicking thinking I somehow broke my application. The "register for direct deposit" option appears even if you already entered banking info during your initial application - it's just their way of making sure everything is current and verified through their newer security system. The IDme verification is totally separate and required for almost everyone now as an anti-fraud measure. As long as you entered the same bank account details both times (which it sounds like you did), you're golden. I got my first payment about 10 days after doing the re-verification process. The NY unemployment system definitely could be clearer about what's required vs optional, but you handled it correctly! Don't stress about it - you should see your benefits coming through soon 😊

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and honestly, it's such a relief to read all these responses! I was so confused when I saw the "register for direct deposit" option after already entering my bank info during the initial application. I kept thinking "didn't I already do this?" but went ahead and did it anyway because I didn't want to risk messing up my benefits. The IDme verification was new to me too - I wasn't expecting that extra step. Reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel so much better about the whole thing. It sounds like this is just how NY unemployment works now with all their security updates. I used the same bank account both times so hopefully everything goes smoothly. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - this community is seriously a lifesaver when dealing with this confusing system! 🙌

I'm dealing with this exact same confusion right now! When I first applied, I definitely entered my banking info, but then when I went to certify for my first week, there was that "register for direct deposit" button staring at me and I had no idea if I was supposed to click it or not. I ended up doing it because I was paranoid about missing out on my benefits, but then immediately started second-guessing myself. It's so frustrating that the system doesn't explain whether this is required or just optional when you've already provided the info. Reading all these responses is making me feel way better though - sounds like this is just their confusing way of doing extra verification. Fingers crossed we all get our payments without any issues! 🤞

Don't worry, you did the right thing! I went through this exact same confusion about 6 weeks ago. The "register for direct deposit" option shows up even after you've already entered your banking info during the initial application - it's basically their way of having you verify everything through their updated security system. The IDme verification is a newer requirement they added to prevent fraud, so that's completely separate from your original direct deposit setup. Since you used the same bank account details both times, you're totally fine! The system will just confirm that everything matches up. I was stressed about it too, but my payments started coming through about 8-10 days after I did the re-verification. The NY unemployment system definitely could be way clearer about what's happening at each step, but you handled it perfectly. Just keep an eye on your account over the next week or so and you should see everything processing normally! 💪