Where can i cash my unemployment check for free

You can use your card to withdraw cash at ATMs, banks or credit unions or by getting cash back with purchases at participating retailers.1 Funds are automatically deducted from your Key2Benefits card balance.

Cash Back with Purchases

At participating merchants such as grocery or convenience stores.

Card to Account Transfer

Transfer some or all your balance to a personal checking or savings account through the Key2Benefits website.

Branch/Teller Withdrawal

Mastercard® over-the-counter cash withdrawal ($5,000 daily withdrawal limit) available at Mastercard® member bank (including all KeyBank locations).

Please note: When making a branch/teller withdrawal from a bank, you will be required to present valid, primary identification. See the below list for acceptable identification types.

Types of Primary Identification Needed at a Branch

Primary identification is any current, valid government-issued identification with photo and signature. Some examples of government-issued photo identification include:

  • A valid driver's license (for your state and other states as determined by your branch and market)
    • Note: Several states, such as Indiana, provide residents with a temporary, interim ID when they apply for new or renewed driver’s licenses. An interim driver's license of this type is valid for a short period of time, allowing the issuer time to mail out the permanent license. An interim driver’s license is an acceptable form of primary identification, as long as it has not expired and contains both a photo and a signature.
    • IDs from the five inhabited U.S. territories—Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and America Samoa—are accepted like any U.S. state ID and are permitted as a primary form of ID.
  • A valid Utah Drivers Privilege card (within the state of Utah only)
    • Note: A Utah Drivers Privilege card cannot be used for documentary evidence if additional identification is requested by the Customer Identification Unit (CIU).
  • A valid state-issued non-driver's license photo identification (for your state and other states as determined by your branch and market)
    • Note: Several states, such as Indiana, provide residents with a temporary, interim ID when they apply for new or renewed driver’s licenses. An interim driver's license of this type is valid for a short period of time, allowing the issuer time to mail out the permanent license. An interim driver’s license is an acceptable form of primary identification, as long as it has not expired and contains both a photo and a signature.
    • IDs from the five inhabited U.S. territories — Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and America Samoa — are accepted like any U.S. state ID and are permitted as a primary form of ID.
  • A valid U.S. passport or U.S. passport card
  • A valid foreign passport (including Mexican or Canadian)
  • A valid military ID card
  • A valid military dependent pass
  • A valid resident alien card
  • A valid Native American (tribal) ID (some do not have a signature)
  • A valid Mexican Matricula Consular card
  • A valid Mexican driver's license
  • A valid Canadian driver's license

CARD ACTIVATION

Where can i cash my unemployment check for free

see how to activate your new Key2Benefits card.

UNEMPLOYMENT CARD STATUS

Where can i cash my unemployment check for free

see where your Key2Benefits card is.

ATM LOCATOR

Where can i cash my unemployment check for free

use your Key2Benefits card at any KeyBank or Allpoint ATM.

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Consult the fee schedule that came with your card for any fees or limits associated with your card.

When to Sign Up for Direct Deposit

  • Request direct deposit the next business day after you apply for unemployment benefits.  Do not wait for us to determine whether you are eligible for benefits.
  • If you are being paid by debit card, you may change to direct deposit at any time by following the instructions below.

How to Sign Up for Direct Deposit

Sign up for direct deposit or change your payment option online or by phone:

  • Online at Unemployment Benefits Services (ui.texasworkforce.org). Select Payment Option from the Quick Links menu.
  • With our automated phone system, Tele-Serv. Call 800-558-8321 and select option 5.

TWC staff cannot set up your direct deposit because we do not have access to your confidential bank numbers.

You can change your payment option or bank account information as needed. The eight-day verification process described below begins again.

Entering Bank or Credit Union Information

Regardless of how or when you request direct deposit, you will need to enter the nine-digit routing number of your United States bank or credit union and your checking or savings account number.

  • Use a personal check, not a deposit slip, to get the routing and account numbers from the bottom of the check, as shown in the image.

Where can i cash my unemployment check for free

To Avoid Getting a Payment by Check

TWC sends your direct deposit account information to your bank or credit union, which has eight banking days to verify your account. If you submit an eligible payment request before direct deposit is set up, TWC will mail you a check. Therefore, you should confirm your address by logging on to Unemployment Benefits Services and selecting Contact Information under the My Profile menu.

If you do not already have a TWC debit card:

  1. Sign up for direct deposit the next business day after you apply for unemployment benefits.
  2. We can then verify your account information before you are scheduled to start requesting payment.

If you already have a debit card:

  1. Submit your payment request before signing up for direct deposit.
  2. The next business day, confirm that the debit card vendor has deposited your payment.
  3. Sign up for direct deposit. We can then verify your account information before you are scheduled to submit your next payment request.

Where can I cash a check without a bank account?

Cash a Check without a Bank Account.
Cash it at the issuing bank (this is the bank name that is pre-printed on the check).
Cash a check at a retailer that cashes checks (discount department store, grocery stores, etc.).
Cash the check at a check-cashing store..

How can I cash a check for free?

Your Bank or Credit Union Your best bet for free check cashing is any bank or credit union with whom you have an account. At most institutions, account holders pay nothing to cash checks. Plus, you can deposit the check and withdraw cash later.

How much does Walmart charge to cash checks?

Cash your payroll or government checks, including tax refund checks, at Walmart stores. Max $4 fee for cashing checks of up to $1,000; max $8 fee for cashing checks over $1,000 and up to $5,000 (or $7,500 during tax refund season).

Where can I cash a government check?

You can easily cash your government checks at your local Money Services and our in-store team will be happy to help. Just stop by your nearest Money Services to cash in your government check, with no need for enrollment and low fees. We're open evenings and weekends, which makes Money Services really convenient to use.