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.

I found a method to get someone on the phone about this. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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.