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If you're eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, you can receive your payments on a debit card or by direct deposit. Learn about both options to see which is right for you.
The DUA ReliaCard® is a safe and secure method of receiving your Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. You will receive benefits via the debit card unless you sign up for direct deposit to a checking or savings account.
With the Massachusetts DUA Debit Card, DUA now provides two convenient electronic ways for Unemployment Insurance (UI) recipients to receive UI benefit payments. You do not need to have a bank account to use the Massachusetts DUA Debit Card.
Do you wish to receive your Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits in your personal checking or savings account? Learn how to set up direct deposit.
Please note that Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance ("DUA") is changing its process for distributing your benefits payments. What's happening: As of February 16, 2022, your Bank of America debit card will no longer receive deposits from the Massachusetts DUA.
call the DUA TeleClaim Center at 877-626-6800 from area codes 351, 413, 508, 774, and 978 or 617-626-6800 from all other area codes. Your prepaid debit card is issued by Bank of America pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated.
24 maj 2021 · Bank of America offers the Massachusetts DUA Debit Card. Direct deposit can take on average nine days from the date of setup to process payments. DUA usually sends a claimant their first debit card with a $0 balance and typically deposits funds within two business days to the debit card.