Got my KeyBank card in the mail - am I approved for ny unemployment or just getting my hopes up?

Yeah its a good sign ur approved. When i got my card back in August, it took about 3 days after that for the first payment to hit. Just keep checking the balance online or thru the app. Don't rely on the website to tell you when money comes in, they're slow to update sometimes.

After weeks of trying to get through on the phone lines to ny unemployment, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me a callback from an actual agent. Talking to a real person got my payments unlocked within 48 hours. Best decision I made after wasting so much time on hold. They have a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much stress when I was in your position.

Receiving the card means ur on the right track but doesnt 100% guarantee approval. I got my card but then had to wait almost 3 weeks for my first payment to hit. The system is broken af. Make sure you're doing your weekly certifications even if your balance is still zero.

Getting the card is step 1, but you still need to keep certifying every week! Don't skip this or you'll delay everything. Log in to your account every Sunday and answer the questions about whether you looked for work, etc. It's annoying but necessary.

For what it's worth I got my card like 2 weeks before any money was on it. Apparently they just send them out when you apply and then the money comes later if you get approved. But since you already got the card, you won't have to wait for it to arrive once they do approve you. Silver linings I guess? 🤷‍♂️

I KNOW THIS FEELING! After i got my KeyBank card, i waited 10 days with nothing. Then randomly checked and there was a backpay deposit of $1864! They don't tell you when it's coming, you just have to keep checking the balance. Set up the KeyBank app on your phone - it updates faster than the ny unemployment website.

OK so here's what's ACTUALLY happening with the KeyBank cards. They mail them out to everyone who applies as part of the process. Getting the card doesn't mean you're approved yet - it just means they've processed your application and you're in the system. Some people get approved quickly and see money within days of getting the card. Others (like me) had to wait weeks or even go through appeals before seeing a dime. If you really want to know your status, you need to talk to a human being at NY unemployment. Good luck with that though... took me 67 calls over 3 days before I finally got through. Their phone system is a complete joke.

Their stupid website never shows accurate info. My account showed $0 balance for a week after I got my first payment! I almost had a heart attack thinking they took the money back 😡 The KeyBank card balance is more accurate than the DOL website.

If u need money ASAP might be worth calling them. the wait times are insane but sometimes they can push your payments through faster if you explain your situation. Just be prepared to wait on hold for 2-3 hours minimum. bring a book lol

Here's a detailed breakdown of how the NY unemployment payment process typically works (from someone who's been through it twice): 1) You apply for benefits and they review your application 2) They mail you a KeyBank debit card while your application is still being processed 3) If approved, they'll determine your weekly benefit amount 4) Payments start appearing on your card after approval, usually within 2-3 weeks of application if there are no issues 5) You MUST certify every week or payments will stop Common delays happen because: - They need additional verification from you or your employer - Your previous employer disputes your claim - System glitches (happens all the time) - You missed answering a letter or request for information Quickest way to resolve issues is speaking directly with an agent. Instead of calling hundreds of times, I used claimyr.com to get a callback and had my issue resolved in one conversation. The time you save is worth it when bills are due. Also, set up direct deposit in your online account if you prefer that over the KeyBank card. It's slightly faster once payments start coming through.

anyone else notice the keybank card is total garbage with hidden fees? I switched to direct deposit as soon as i could

my timeline: applied June 12, got card June 24, first payment hit July 8. hang in there, its coming!

getting the card is a good sign but honestly ny unemployment is such a mess right now who knows. my friend and i both applied the same day, she got paid in 2 weeks, took me 6 weeks with no explanation for the delay.

check if u have unresolved issues on your claim. log into ur account and look for any messages or alerts. sometimes they need additional info but dont make it obvious