How to withdraw money from NY Unemployment Way2Go debit card?
Anyone know how to get money off the Way2Go debit card in New York? The ATMs keep charging fees and banks aren't helpful. Need to know which ATMs or banks I can use to avoid fees. Just moved back to western NY and getting charged everytime I try to use it.
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Dmitry Sokolov
You can use any AllPoint ATM for free withdrawls. Download the AllPoint app to find one near you. Most Walgreens and CVS have them inside. Also try Stewarts if your in upstate NY 💯
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Ava Martinez
•Yup can confirm this works. I use the one at Walgreens all the time no fees
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Miguel Ramos
•do you know if theres a daily limit? tried taking out more than $500 and it wouldnt let me
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Dmitry Sokolov
•yeah its $500 per day. kinda annoying but thats the limit
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QuantumQuasar
Hey guys I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at unemployment using claimyr.com. They call and wait on hold then connect you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Zainab Omar
•sounds like a scam tbh 🤔
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QuantumQuasar
•nah fr it worked for me. was skeptical too but better than waiting 4 hours on hold
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Connor Gallagher
•how long did you have to wait for them to get through?
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QuantumQuasar
•took like 45 mins then they called me when someone picked up
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Yara Sayegh
Most banks will give you trouble cause they dont wanna deal with government cards lol. Stick to ATMs fam
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Keisha Johnson
If your desperate you can also do cash back at walmart or target when buying something. Just select debit and you can get cash back up to $100
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Paolo Longo
•This is the way. No fees either 👀
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CosmicCowboy
Bruh why they gotta make everything so complicated fr fr. In other states its way easier to get ur money 🤮
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Amina Diallo
•fr ny unemployment system is straight trash
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Oliver Schulz
Here's everything you need to know about the Way2Go card: - Use AllPoint ATMs for free withdrawals (find locations on their app or website) - Daily withdrawal limit is $500 - Can get cash back at stores like Walmart/Target for free - Avoid bank tellers, they usually cant help - If you need to talk to Way2Go support about card issues, use claimyr.com to get through faster - Can also transfer funds to your bank account through Way2Go website Hope this helps! Let me know if you have questions
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Natasha Orlova
•MVP right here with the detailed info 💯
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Javier Cruz
•how do you transfer to bank account? cant figure it out on the website
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Oliver Schulz
•gotta register account first then go to transfer funds section. takes like 2-3 days to hit ur bank
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Madison King
Just went through this same issue when I moved to Buffalo! Another tip - if you're near a Credit Union, many of them are part of the CO-OP network and won't charge fees for Way2Go withdrawals. Also found out you can check your balance for free at any ATM that displays the Way2Go logo, even if you don't withdraw anything. Saved me from overdraft fees a couple times 🙏
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Caleb Bell
•That's so helpful to know about the credit unions! I've been getting hit with fees everywhere. Quick question - do you remember which specific credit unions in Buffalo worked for you? Want to make sure I find the right ones before I drive around town lol
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Jace Caspullo
•@Madison King Buffalo First FCU and Niagara Falls Teachers FCU both worked for me without fees. There s'also an AllPoint ATM right inside the Wegmans on Sheridan if that s'closer to you. The credit union route is clutch though, way more locations than just the AllPoint network
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Dylan Cooper
@Sofia Torres I totally feel your pain - just went through the same thing when I moved to Rochester! In addition to what everyone else said about AllPoint ATMs, I discovered you can also use the Way2Go mobile app to locate fee-free ATMs near you which is super helpful. One thing that saved me money was using the cash back option at grocery stores like Tops or Wegmans - you can get up to $40-60 cash back when you buy groceries with no fees. Way better than getting hit with those $3+ ATM fees everywhere. Also if you're in western NY, many of the local credit unions there are part of networks that don't charge fees for government benefit cards. Hope this helps! 👍
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Oliver Alexander
•@Dylan Cooper This is super helpful! I had no idea about the cash back option at grocery stores - that s'way smarter than getting hit with ATM fees. The mobile app tip is gold too, I ve'been manually searching for locations like an idiot lol. Do you know if there s'a limit on how often you can do cash back in a day? Like if I need more than the $40-60 max per transaction?
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Ava Williams
•@Dylan Cooper Just wanted to add that you can usually do multiple cash back transactions throughout the day at different stores if you need more than the per-transaction limit. I ve'done it at Wegmans in the morning and then Tops later in the day when I needed more cash. Some stores like Dollar General also do cash back with smaller limits $50 (but) still no fees. The key is just spacing it out and not trying to do it multiple times at the same store in a row - they might flag that as suspicious.
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Camila Jordan
Hey @Sofia Torres! Welcome to western NY! I went through this exact same headache when I first got my Way2Go card. Here's what I've learned after months of trial and error: **Free ATM options:** - AllPoint ATMs (use their app to find them) - most reliable option - Many local credit unions don't charge fees for government cards - Some 7-Elevens have AllPoint ATMs inside **Cash back tricks:** - Walmart, Target, grocery stores like Wegmans/Tops - You can do multiple cash back transactions per day at different stores - Way cheaper than ATM fees **Pro tip:** Download the Way2Go mobile app - it has a built-in ATM locator that shows you fee-free options near you. Game changer! The $500 daily limit is annoying but if you need more cash, combine ATM withdrawals with cash back purchases. Hope this helps and good luck with everything! 🙂
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Omar Hassan
•@Camila Jordan This is such a comprehensive guide, thank you! I m'new to the unemployment system and honestly feeling pretty overwhelmed by all the hoops to jump through. Your breakdown makes it way less confusing. Quick question - when you say many "local credit unions don t'charge fees for government cards do" you know if that s'just a western NY thing or statewide? I might be traveling around the state for job interviews and want to know if this applies elsewhere too. Also appreciate the multiple cash back tip - didn t'realize you could spread it across different stores like that!
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