Receiving your unemployment benefits by direct deposit or DUA debit card

You must activate your debit card when you receive it. The ReliaCard® is a safe and secure method of receiving your unemployment benefits.

With the ReliaCard, you can:

• Avoid overdraft fees
• Make purchases everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted, including in stores, online, and by phone. You may have to pay a fee. See fee schedule for details
• Get cash from any ATM or over the counter at any Visa member bank or credit union. To find the nearest in-network ATM, visit usbank.com/locations, moneypass.com, or allpointnetwork.com. Get cash back with your purchase at many grocery and convenience stores at no charge. See fee schedule for details.

If you want your unemployment benefit payments sent directly to your bank account, you need to set up direct deposit. You can set up direct deposit online or by phone. 

To set up direct deposit, you will need: 

• Your Social Security number
• The routing number of your bank
• The account number of your checking or savings account

Once you set up direct deposit, it will take 9 business days to verify your bank account. While your bank account is being verified, you must continue to request benefits weekly and certify your eligibility using TeleCert or UI Online. Once your claim has been approved, your benefits will be deposited into your account 2 business days after you request your weekly benefits.