How to access funds from NY unemployment virtual debit card?

You can link the virtual card to your PayPal or Venmo and transfer money that way. That's what I did. Just add it as a payment method and then transfer to your bank account. Takes about 2-3 days though, so might be cutting it close for your rent.

I was stuck in the same situation last month. After struggling for days trying to reach someone, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a live agent at unemployment in about 20 minutes. Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast and they helped me set up a direct deposit instead of using that annoying card. Check out this video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

You can call the number on the back of the virtual card info and request a physical card to be mailed to you. They'll rush it in 7-10 business days. I know that doesn't help with your immediate rent issue though.

If you have CashApp, you can add the card to that and then transfer to your bank account or even use the CashApp card to withdraw from ATMs. That's what worked for me with my tourism card.

The tourism cards are THE WORST. I got mine in April and had so many issues. Here's what I learned after way too much time dealing with this: 1. You CAN transfer to a bank account through their website but it's hidden under 'Card Management' then 'Transfer Funds' - takes 3-5 business days 2. Many banks let you cash advance from the card but they'll charge around $5-10 fee 3. If you need cash NOW, find someone you trust who has Venmo/CashApp, pay them using your virtual card, and have them give you cash or send it back to your main account 4. Call and request a physical card ASAP for future use 5. If the website keeps giving you errors (it did for me constantly), try a different browser - Safari worked when Chrome didn't 6. If all else fails, call them using claimyr.com - it's the only way I finally got someone to help walk me through fixing my account Hope this helps! The system is a complete mess but there are ways to get your money.

You can go to any bank (doesn't have to be your bank) and do a cash advance from the virtual card. Just bring your ID and the card details. They might charge a fee but you'll get cash right away.

Wait y'all getting tourism cards?? I'm still waiting on my regular benefits to process and it's been 6 weeks 😡😡😡

I googled this same problem last month when I got my card. Apparently there's a way to set up mobile wallet (Apple/Google pay) with the virtual card and use it at stores that accept tap payments. Doesn't help with rent but at least you can buy groceries while figuring out the transfer stuff.

anybody else notice the website for these cards is always down after midnight? tried at 2am last night and couldn't login at all

Why don't you just use it to pay bills directly? Most landlords accept debit card payments now (even if they charge a small fee). Probably easier than trying to get cash.

the ny unemployment system is such a joke. first they take 2 months to approve benefits, then they send funds on these garbage cards that nobody knows how to use. im in ur same boat and ended up just using it for all my purchases and using my regular paycheck for rent.

This happened to me too! If you have a physical bank branch nearby, go in person with your ID and the card info. Tell them you need a cash advance against the card. I was able to get $2000 out that way (max daily limit) and just paid the $10 fee. Chase did it for me no problem even though I don't bank with them.