NYDOL Direct Deposit Setup Issues - System Rejecting Bank Details
Hey everyone, I'm having a real headache trying to set up my direct deposit for unemployment. The system keeps rejecting my bank details and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Has anyone else run into this issue? Any tips on how to get it sorted out? I've triple-checked my account and routing numbers, but still no luck. It's frustrating because I really need that money to come through. Any help would be appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve direct deposit setup issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdZ5Wsss_mU
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Val Rossi
Ugh, I feel your pain! I had the same problem last month. Have you tried calling the NYDOL helpline? They might be able to verify your info and update it in the system.
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Romeo Quest
•Thanks for the suggestion! I've been trying to get through to them for days, but the lines are always busy. It's so frustrating 😫
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Eve Freeman
•Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might have better luck getting through!
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Romeo Quest
•Good idea, I'll give that a shot tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Clarissa Flair
I found a method to get someone on the phone. 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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Caden Turner
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Clarissa Flair
•I was skeptical at first too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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McKenzie Shade
•20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep...
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Clarissa Flair
•Yeah, it's not cheap, but considering how much time and stress it saved me, it was worth it imo.
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Harmony Love
Here's what worked for me: 1. Double-check your bank account type (checking vs. savings) 2. Make sure you're entering the routing number first, then the account number 3. Don't include any spaces or special characters 4. If you have a joint account, try entering it under just your name 5. Sometimes the system glitches - try logging out, clearing your browser cache, and trying again If none of that works, you might need to talk to someone at NYDOL directly. Good luck!
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Romeo Quest
•Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll go through this checklist and see if it helps.
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Rudy Cenizo
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Natalie Khan
have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣🤣🤣
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Daryl Bright
I swear, the NYDOL system is held together with duct tape and prayers. It's a miracle anything works at all.
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Sienna Gomez
•For real tho. I bet their computers still run on Windows 95 💀
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Kirsuktow DarkBlade
•Hey now, don't insult Windows 95 like that 😂
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Abigail bergen
Have you considered using a prepaid debit card instead? Some people find it easier than dealing with direct deposit drama.
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Romeo Quest
•I hadn't thought of that. How does it work exactly?
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Abigail bergen
•Basically, they send you a card and load your benefits onto it each week. No bank account needed. You can use it like a regular debit card.
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Romeo Quest
•That sounds like it could be a good backup plan. Thanks for the tip!
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Ahooker-Equator
guys im in the same boat.been trying to set up direct deposit for 3 weeks now. this whole system is a joke smh
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Anderson Prospero
•Hang in there, buddy. We're all struggling with this clown show 🤡
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Tyrone Hill
PSA: If you're having trouble with direct deposit, make sure your name on the unemployment claim EXACTLY matches your bank account name. Even a middle initial can mess it up.
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Romeo Quest
•Oh wow, I didn't even think of that. I'll double-check. Thanks!
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Toot-n-Mighty
Anyone else feel like we need a support group for dealing with NYDOL? 😅 Maybe we can all pitch in for a group therapy session lol
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Lena Kowalski
•Sign me up! I'll bring the stress balls and tissues 😂
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DeShawn Washington
•I'll bring the coffee and donuts. We're gonna need the sugar rush to deal with this mess!
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AstroAlpha
I had this exact same issue last month! What finally worked for me was going to my bank branch and asking them to print out a direct deposit form with the correct routing and account numbers. Turns out my online banking was showing a slightly different routing number than what I needed for direct deposits. The teller explained that some banks have different routing numbers for different types of transactions. Once I used the numbers from the official form, it went through immediately. Might be worth a shot!
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