Coming Soon - Debit MasterCard®
Soon, unemployment benefit payments will be paid via Debit Card unless claimants elect to sign up for Direct Deposit to a checking or statement savings account.
Direct Deposit Overview
Direct Deposit of Unemployment Benefit Payments is available to new and existing claimants. Sign up today by phone or web.
Sign Up for Direct Deposit
It's easy. Simply call the TeleClaim Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) at 1-617-626-6800 or toll free 1-877-626-6800 from area codes 351, 413, 508, 774 or 978 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
If you're an electronic filer and have registered for online services, you can sign up for direct deposit via the web (Sunday to Friday, 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.). Step-by-step instructions are provided.
If you're an electronic filer and have registered for online services, you can sign up for direct deposit via the web (Sunday to Friday, 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.). Step-by-step instructions are provided.
Unemployment Benefits Electronic Payment FAQs
Learn more about how Direct Deposit works, the type of accounts you can select for Direct Deposit, and more.