Will NY unemployment use my old debit card from last claim or send a new one?

They use the same card if its not expired! I'm on my third unemployment claim in 2 years and the money still goes to my original KeyBank card. Just make sure its not expired and your address is current in the system. It's actually one of the few things that works smoothly in the whole process lol. You should see deposits soon if you've already certified.

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They will use your existing card as long as it's not expired. I didn't receive new cards when I filed again. Your payments are probably pending because they're still verifying your new claim - took mine like 10 days to go from pending to paid even though I was eligible.

Check the DOL website under payment methods. You can see if they still have your card info on file or if you need to update anything. But yeah they dont automatically send new cards for new claims unless your old one is expired or you reported it lost.

KEYBANK CARDS ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!! 🤮 The fees are ridiculous and their customer service is trash. I'd recommend switching to direct deposit asap if u can. Go to payment options on ur account and add ur bank info.

When I reapplied for benefits last year, my old card still worked fine. According to the NY unemployment website, the cards are valid for 3 years from issue. If you're still in the pending status, that's normal while they review your claim. The first payment always takes longer than subsequent ones. If you're worried and need to speak with someone, here are a few options: 1. Try calling right when they open (7:30am) - less wait time 2. Use the messaging system in your online account 3. Try alternate phone numbers (the 888 number sometimes works better) 4. If you're desperate to get through, claimyr.com is a service that will wait on hold for you and connect you with an agent Once your claim is approved, the payments should automatically go to your existing card if it's still valid. Just make sure your address is current since they mail important documents.

I've been thru this before. They sometimes reactivate old card accounts and sometimes send new ones. It's completely random and makes no sense like everything else with NY unemployment lol. If you haven't received anything in 2 weeks definitely call them.

OMG I've been struggling with the same thing!!! Filed a new claim after my job closed down and I've been waiting 3 weeks to see if they'll use my old card. No deposits yet. I'm calling and calling but nobody picks up 😭

Chances are you're stuck in the verification queue. Thats y ur payments are pending. Happened to me too. You need to talk to someone to push it thru. And yes they use the same card.

Anyone notice how every post about NY unemployment involves not being able to reach an actual human being? Like why even have a phone number if nobodys gonna answer? 🤡

did u set up direct deposit last time or just used the card? if u had direct deposit they mite try to send it to ur bank instead

from my experience they'll totally use your old card BUT it can take 3-4 business days AFTER the payment switches from pending to paid before it appears on the card. the system is sooooo slow

Call the keybank card services number on the back of ur card. They can tell u if any deposits are pending even before they show up in ur account. Sometimes they can see em comin before u can.

Why is it always so complicated with NY unemployment? Like every other state seems to have this figured out. My sister in Pennsylvania got everything sorted in 3 days. Meanwhile I'm on week 6 of waiting...