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UC Debit Card

You can receive UC benefit payments either by debit card or direct deposit. 

Debit cards are valid for three years. If you already have a debit card from a previous claim, or reopen an existing claim, you will not receive a new debit card. You will continue to use the original debit card. 

If you have direct deposit, but prefer to receive your UC payments via debit card, you can change to debit card through your UC dashboard. From your dashboard, look for the "Update Banking Information" link. You can also download a paper form to stop direct deposit. View the Direct Deposit of UC Benefits page for details.  Remember to confirm your mailing address, so the debit card is mailed to the correct location. Note that issuing a debit card can take time. It is common to receive paper checks after stopping direct deposit and requesting a debit card. If paper checks continue beyond two weeks, we recommend you contact PA Treasury for assistance at 877-869-1956.

When the debit card arrives, it will be in a plain white envelope, so please watch the mail closely so you don't discard it as junk mail.

If your card has expired or has been lost or stolen, contact Money Network at 1-888-292-0059 to request a replacement card. Visit the Debit Card FAQs for more information on the debit card program.   

If you require assistance with your U.S. Bank ReliaCard® please visit the ReliaCard information page.


I haven't received a debit card. What could be the issue? 

There are a variety of issues that could be the cause for why you haven't received a debit card. Below are some of the top reasons why you may not have received a debit card: 

  • Denied Claimants = No new debit card 
  • Claimants waiting for a wage investigation to be eligible = No new debit card 
  • Claimants with out of state wages = No debit card until wages are received and an eligible financial determination is issued 
  • Claimants with unverified identities = need to wait for verification before a financial determination is issued for a debit card to be issued 
  • Claimants with a matching home and business address = need to wait for manual processing by staff for a debit card to be issued 
  • Claimants who have had direct deposit payments within the last 12 months = No debit card