How long does NY unemployment payment take to hit your bank account after release?

For direct deposit, it's usually 1-2 business days after it shows as released. My payments typically show up the next business day when released before 5pm. Bank holidays can add another day. If you're using the NY unemployment debit card, it should be available within 24 hours of release.

depends on ur bank mine takes 3 days sometimes with chase

The timing depends on a few factors: 1. Payment method: Direct deposit takes 1-3 business days depending on your bank, while the NY unemployment debit card is typically updated within 24 hours. 2. When the payment was released: If processed after the bank's daily cutoff time, add an extra day. 3. Weekends/holidays: These don't count as business days and will delay the deposit. 4. First payment vs. recurring: The first payment often takes longer because the system is verifying your banking details. If it's been more than 3 business days since the release date, I'd recommend contacting NYSDOL to make sure there are no issues with your payment information.

My payments ALWAYS take exactly 2 business days with M&T Bank. Like clockwork. Released Monday = in account Wednesday morning. Released Friday = in account Tuesday morning. Been this way for my entire claim period.

Mine usually take between 1-2 business days, but last month I had one that took 5 days!!! I was freaking out thinking something went wrong but then it just showed up. The DOL website still showed it as released the whole time. No explanation for why it took so long that one time but all my payments since have been normal again. The system is so inconsistent sometimes!!!

If you really need to check on your payment status and can't get through on the regular unemployment line, I'd recommend trying Claimyr.com. I was in a similar situation last month - payment said released but hadn't shown up after 4 days. Couldn't get through to anyone at NYSDOL. Used Claimyr and they got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes who confirmed there was a minor issue with my banking info. Fixed it right there on the call and my money arrived the next day. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

heyy so i certify every sunday and my payment always shows released on tuesday then hits my account weds. like morning. i've heard KeyBank is faster if u use the unemployment debit card they give u but i prefer direct deposit. if its ur first payment ever it can take a few days longer tho thats normal.

UPDATE: My payment just came through! So it took exactly 2 business days from when it showed as released. Thanks everyone for your help and for calming my anxiety!

Did anyone else notice that the unemployment website was down yesterday? I tried to check my payment status around 8pm and got an error message. I wonder if maintenance delays can affect payment processing timeframes too??