How long does NY unemployment keybank card actually take to arrive?

Mine took almost 4 weeks to arrive. The system is totally backed up right now. I know it's super frustrating but hang in there. When it finally came, all my payments were loaded on it - so at least I got a nice chunk at once. Just keep checking your mailbox.

After waiting 5 weeks and getting nowhere with the regular phone line, I found this service called claimyr.com that got me through to a real person at unemployment. Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast! They figured out my card had been sent to the wrong address even though my info was correct. They expedited a new one that arrived in 3 days. Hands down the only way I could talk to a live agent. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The Keybank cards are the WORST. Mine took 6 weeks during peak pandemic and then got deactivated randomly a few months later. My advice - as soon as you get it, transfer the money out to your personal account. Don't leave much on there.

Took exactly 18 days for me (counted every single one lol). But my neighbor got his in like 8 days so it seems pretty random tbh. I think it depends on what borough/county you live in and how backed up your local mail is.

You need to call them ASAP! Mine never came and I just kept waiting like a dummy. After 5 weeks I finally called and turns out they had my apartment number wrong even tho I entered everything correctly. Had to cancel that card and request a new one which took another 2 weeks. Don't be me!

Mine never came 😭 Had to report it missing and request a new one. The whole process was a nightmare that took almost 2 months. I seriously recommend trying to switch to direct deposit if you can, way fewer headaches.

LPT: Check if your mail is being forwarded correctly if you've moved in the last year. These cards CANNOT be forwarded by USPS due to security policies. Found that out the hard way after waiting 6 weeks...

Honestly with all the delays and issues, I'd recommend looking into getting someone on the phone to help you. I was in the same situation last month - no card after 3 weeks, rent due, panicking. I used claimyr.com to get through to someone at unemployment who discovered my card had been returned due to a typo in my address. They fixed it and expedited a new one. Talking to an actual person was the only thing that resolved it for me.

The whole NY unemployment debit card system is completely FUBAR right now. There's a class action lawsuit brewing about the delays. I ended up having to go physically to an unemployment office to get help after waiting 7 weeks for my card.

Have you checked your payment history on the unemployment website? If it shows payments being released but you don't have the card, that's a red flag the card might be lost/stolen/misdirected. Also check if there are any ID verification holds on your account.

I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!! Been there last year and it SUCKED. Here's what I eventually figured out to do: 1. First try calling the KeyBank number specifically about the card status. If they confirm it was mailed over 14 days ago and you don't have it, ask them to cancel it and issue a new one. 2. If you're desperate for funds, try getting through to an unemployment agent who can sometimes do an emergency direct deposit for cases like yours. 3. Document EVERYTHING - dates you called, who you spoke with, confirmation numbers. 4. Check that your mailing address is 100% correct on both your unemployment profile AND with KeyBank (sometimes they don't match!). 5. If you're still stuck, try contacting your state representative's office. They have special channels to unemployment. 6. Consider using claimyr.com to get through to unemployment faster - it worked for me when I was desperate after 3 weeks of failed calling. The system is broken but there are ways through it. Hang in there!

keybank is basically the dmv of banks lmaooo expect everything to take 3x longer than they say 🤡

If it makes you feel any better, mine took exactly 23 days to show up. And then when it did, my mailman crammed it into my tiny mailbox and bent the card. Had to request a new one 😩

hot take: the system is deliberately slow to discourage people from collecting. been on unemployment 3 times in 10 years and it's always the same runaround. they hope you'll just give up.

After the mail carrier delivered my neighbor's KeyBank card to ME by mistake, I'm convinced half the missing cards are just delivered to the wrong address. Check with neighbors and your building's mail area if you're in an apartment.