New York Unemployment: Way2Go Card Delivery Time and Direct Deposit Switch

took about 7-10 business days for mine to come in the mail. if u dont get it by then def call them and request a new one

I was stuck waiting forever to get through to someone about my missing card. Finally used claimyr.com to get through - they call and wait on hold, then connect you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but worth it when you need answers fast. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Smart move switching to direct deposit! The Way2Go cards are such a pain tbh. Direct deposit hits my account way faster 💯

HEADS UP: if you already switched to direct deposit you might not even need the card anymore. Your new payments should go straight to your bank account

I never got mine after 3 weeks and had to call for a replacement. Here's what you need to know about the Way2Go situation: First, check if your address is correct in the system. Common reason for delays. Typically arrives in 7-10 business days after your first payment is released. If it's been longer: 1. Call Way2Go directly at their customer service 2. If no luck there, you'll need to reach unemployment office 3. Use claimyr.com to get through - saved me hours of hold time Keep in mind any payments released before your direct deposit switch will still go to the card. New payments will go to your bank. Document everything and keep checking your payment history online to track where funds are going.

Way2Go is straight trash fr fr 🗑️ took them almost a month to get me my card and when I called they kept giving me the runaround

Just went through this same situation last month! The Way2Go card took exactly 9 business days for me. Since you already switched to direct deposit, you're in a good spot - future payments will hit your bank account much faster. Just keep an eye on your payment status online to see where each payment is going. The card will still be useful for any payments that were already processed before your switch.

Had the exact same experience! My Way2Go card took about 8 business days to arrive. Since you already switched to direct deposit, you're golden for future payments - they'll hit your bank way faster than the card. Just make sure to activate the card when it comes because any payments released before your direct deposit switch will be sitting on there waiting for you. The online portal will show you which payments went where, super helpful for tracking everything.

I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Filed my claim two weeks ago and still waiting on the Way2Go card. The waiting is so stressful when you need those funds. Based on what everyone's saying here, sounds like 7-10 business days is pretty standard. Really glad to hear you switched to direct deposit already - that's smart thinking ahead! I'm definitely going to make that switch once I get my card situation sorted out. The split payment thing makes total sense too - old payments on card, new ones to bank account. Thanks for posting this question, all these responses are super helpful for folks like us navigating this process! 🙏

I went through this exact situation a few months back! My Way2Go card took about 10 business days to arrive, which was on the longer end but still within the normal range everyone's mentioning. The good news is you already switched to direct deposit - that was a smart move! Just a heads up though, make sure to keep checking your online account because sometimes there can be delays in processing the direct deposit switch, so your next payment might still go to the card. Once I got my card, I was able to access all the payments that had been sitting there waiting. The activation process was pretty straightforward too. Hang in there, it's frustrating to wait but sounds like you're doing everything right! 💪

Just wanted to jump in here as someone who recently went through this exact situation! My Way2Go card took about 8 business days to arrive, so you're probably right in that normal window. The smart move switching to direct deposit early - I wish I had done that! One thing I learned is to definitely activate the card as soon as it arrives even though you switched to direct deposit, because like others mentioned, any payments that were already processed will be sitting on there. Also keep screenshots of when you made the direct deposit switch just in case there are any questions later. The whole system is confusing but sounds like you're handling it the right way! 👍

Just went through this same thing! My Way2Go card took exactly 7 business days to arrive. Since you already switched to direct deposit, you're in great shape - future payments will hit your bank account so much faster. The card will still be important for accessing any payments that were already released before you made the switch. I'd give it the full 10 business days before requesting a replacement, but based on everyone's timeline here, it should show up soon. Make sure your mailing address is correct in the system - that's usually the main cause of delays. Good luck!

Been through this exact situation recently! My Way2Go card took about 9 business days to arrive, which was totally within the normal range everyone here is mentioning. You made a smart call switching to direct deposit already - that'll save you so much hassle going forward. Just keep in mind that any payments released before your switch will still be loaded onto the card when it arrives, so you'll want to activate it and transfer those funds. I'd recommend waiting the full 10 business days before calling for a replacement since it sounds like you're still well within the normal delivery window. The online portal is your friend for tracking which payments go where!

I'm in a similar boat right now! Just got approved last week and still waiting on my Way2Go card. Reading through all these responses is super reassuring - sounds like 7-10 business days is pretty standard. Really smart that you switched to direct deposit already! I'm planning to do the same as soon as I get my card. The fact that old payments stay on the card but new ones go to your bank account makes total sense. Thanks for asking this question - all these responses are helping me understand what to expect with the timing and process! 🙏

Going through this exact same situation right now! Just got my benefits approved yesterday and already made the switch to direct deposit too. Reading through everyone's experiences here is so helpful - seems like that 7-10 business day window is pretty consistent across the board. I'm on day 2 of waiting so hopefully mine shows up by early next week. Really glad to see I'm not the only one who switched to direct deposit right away - sounds like it'll save a lot of headaches down the road. The split payment system (old payments on card, new ones to bank) makes perfect sense now that everyone's explained it. Thanks for starting this thread, it's been super informative for all of us dealing with the same wait! 🙏

Just got approved for benefits yesterday and I'm in the exact same situation! Already switched to direct deposit after reading all these comments - seems like the smart move. It's so reassuring to see everyone's consistent 7-10 business day timeline for the Way2Go card. I was stressing about whether I should call and request a replacement, but sounds like I just need to be patient. Really helpful to understand that old payments will be on the card but new ones go straight to my bank account. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - makes this whole process way less confusing! 🙏

Just went through this same thing a couple months ago! My Way2Go card took exactly 8 business days to arrive. You're super smart switching to direct deposit right away - I waited way too long to do that and regretted it. Just to add to what others have said, make sure you activate the card as soon as it arrives even though you switched to direct deposit, because any payments that were already processed before your switch will be sitting on there. The online portal is really helpful for tracking which payments went where. Also, if you don't get it by day 10, definitely call - but based on everyone's timeline here, you should be good! The waiting is the worst part but you're handling it right 👍