NY unemployment payment release date was yesterday - when will money actually deposit?

The release date just means NYSDOL has processed your payment and sent it to your bank/payment method. It typically takes 1-2 business days after release for direct deposit to hit your account. Since yesterday was the 3rd, you should see it by tomorrow at the latest. Weekends don't count as business days, so that's adding to your wait time.

mine usually comes the next day after release but sometimes takes 2 days. depends on your bank too

The release dates are MEANINGLESS! I've had payments "released" that took 4-5 days to actually show up. NYSDOL doesn't care that we have bills to pay ON TIME. They just throw the money into the void and expect us to wait patiently while our late fees pile up. The whole system is designed to make you suffer.

This happens to me all the time!! The NY unemployment system is so stressful - they say one thing and do another! I'm always panicking about when my money will ACTUALLY show up vs when they say it will. Hope you get yours soon!!!

If you're really concerned about the timing, I'd recommend calling NYSDOL directly to confirm everything is processing correctly. I had a similar issue last month where the payment was showing as released but didn't arrive for 4 days. Turns out there was a small issue with my banking information that needed to be corrected. I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent quickly instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE. The agent was able to verify everything was correct in my case and the payment showed up the next day. Worth checking especially if this is your first payment in the new system.

I had the same issue back in January and it drove me CRAZY waiting! My release date was on a Tuesday and money didn't appear until Friday. But now that I'm used to the system, I know to expect the 2-3 day lag. Just plan ahead for next time so you're not cutting it so close to bill deadlines. Good luck!

Here's a quick breakdown of the NY unemployment payment timeline in 2025: 1. Release Date: This is when NYSDOL processes your payment (what you're seeing) 2. Processing Period: The banking system typically takes 1-2 business days to transfer funds 3. Deposit Date: When the money actually appears in your account Since your release date was the 3rd and that was followed by a weekend, you should expect the deposit on the 5th or 6th. If you've set up direct deposit, it's usually faster than the debit card option. For future reference, I recommend certifying for benefits early Sunday morning when the system opens for the week. This gives you the best chance of having your payment processed early in the week, avoiding weekend delays.

my friend just started getting unemployment last month and his first payment took way longer than usual so maybe thats happening to u too

Just checking back - did your payment arrive today? Most people should see their funds by now if the release date was the 3rd.