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How long to get WAY2GO card for NY Unemployment benefits?

I just got approved for unemployment benefits in New York, and they've already gone through. But I still haven't gotten my WAY2GO card in the mail. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to arrive? I switched to direct deposit today, but I'm worried about accessing the money that's already been sent.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve WAY2GO card delivery delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVLeq28hRLM

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StarSailor

It took about 2 weeks for me to get my WAY2GO card after my benefits were approved. Hang in there, it should come soon!

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Sofia Morales

Thanks for the info! I guess I'll just have to be patient šŸ˜…

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Dmitry Ivanov

2 weeks? I got mine in like 5 days. Maybe it depends on where you live?

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StarSailor

Could be! I'm upstate, so mail takes a bit longer to get here sometimes.

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Ava Garcia

Hey guys, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at unemployment. 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. Check out this video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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Miguel Silva

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Zainab Ismail

20 bucks? Thats kinda steep for just a phone call šŸ¤”

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Ava Garcia

I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Connor O'Neill

How long did you have to wait after using this service?

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Ava Garcia

It took about 45 mins for me, but beats spending all day trying to get through!

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QuantumQuester

Ugh, the WAY2GO card is such a pain. I had issues with mine and couldn't access my money for weeks. Switching to direct deposit was the best decision I made.

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Yara Nassar

Pro tip: call the WAY2GO customer service number on the back of ur temp paper card they mailed u. They can tell u exactly when ur card was mailed out and give u a tracking #

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Sofia Morales

Wait, there's a temp paper card? I didn't get anything like that šŸ˜³

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Yara Nassar

Oh snap, really? Maybe call ny unemployment and ask about it. They should've sent you something

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Keisha Williams

lol welcome to the wonderful world of ny unemployment, where everything takes 10x longer than it should šŸ™ƒ good luck buddy

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Paolo Ricci

ain't that the truth šŸ˜‚ feels like we're stuck in the stone age sometimes

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Amina Toure

Here's what you need to know about the WAY2GO card and NY unemployment benefits: ā€¢ Typically, it takes 7-10 business days to receive the card after your claim is approved ā€¢ You can check the status of your card by calling 1-855-233-8124 ā€¢ Once you receive the card, you need to activate it before use ā€¢ You can still access your funds without the physical card by setting up direct deposit ā€¢ If you don't receive the card within 14 days, contact NYSDOL Remember, the system can be slow and frustrating. If you're having trouble reaching someone, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's a service that calls unemployment for you and connects you when an agent is available. It costs $20, but it's worth it if you're desperate to speak to someone. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Sofia Morales

Wow, thanks for all the info! This is super helpful šŸ™

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Oliver Zimmermann

Great breakdown! Wish I had this info when I first filed lol

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CosmicCommander

I swear, dealing with unemployment is like playing the lottery. Sometimes you get lucky and everything goes smooth, other times it's a total nightmare šŸŽ°

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Natasha Volkova

Has anyone else noticed that the ny unemployment website is always down for "maintenance" when you actually need to use it? šŸ™„

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Javier Torres

omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me šŸ˜¤

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Emma Davis

Guys, I'm telling you, the key is to call right when they open. Set ur alarm for 5 minutes before and keep redialing. Usually get through within 30 mins.

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Malik Johnson

Tried this and it actually worked! You're a lifesaver šŸ™Œ

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