We encourage claimants to opt for either the direct deposit card or
debit card payment methods that are approved by the State of
Connecticut and the Labor Department. We are not associated or
affiliated with check cashing services. |
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The CT Department of Labor has a completely
paperless system of Unemployment Benefit payments. No waiting for a
check to arrive in the mail, no worries about getting your check cashed,
no check cashing fees,
and
a safer,
more convenient access to your money.
No waiting in line to cash a check.
Enrollment for Direct
Deposit or Debit Card is available. Electronic payments
will either be made to your
bank or credit union account for Direct Deposit, or loaded onto your
Debit Card.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT provide your bank routing number or
checking account number when using this email address - you may ONLY
sign up for direct deposit or debit card at:
https://sso.ctdol.state.ct.us.
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Direct Deposit
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Debit Card
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Debit Card
method of payment is offered to individuals who do not
have or do not wish to open a checking or savings account, or
who simply prefer to use the pre-paid card. It can be used to
get cash from an ATM, bank, credit union or to make purchases.
Note: Fees and surcharges may be incurred
with the debit card method. A REMINDER TO
THOSE WHO HAVE FILED FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND ARE
NOW RETURNING TO WORK:
If you received payment by debit card please hold
on to the card. The cards are valid for 3 years from
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This site
provides:
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Detailed
information about the Direct Deposit and Debit Card choices
and their differences.
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Step-by-step
instructions on how to sign up and how to switch payment
methods.
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A direct link
to the Department of Labor's Unemployment Insurance Claims
page to make a payment selection or switch payment options.
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A Debit Card
fee schedule.
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The Direct Deposit
option is free (subject to the rules of your bank). Benefits are deposited into your checking or savings account. If you wish to open a free checking account,
a list of
Connecticut banks and credit unions with locations listed can be
found here.
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