Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payment Methods

Advisory and Acknowledgement

The Georgia Department of Labor has two methods of payment available: Direct Deposit or Debit Card.
You must verify your identity to make changes to your payment method for security purposes.
NOTICE: You are responsible for entering correct financial institution information. When you enter a routing number and account number, you are directing money to be deposited to the owner of that account at the financial institution.
Metabank, Sutton bank and Green Dot routing and account information is not acceptable for direct deposit.
Keep your password a secret. Never share your password with anyone.
If money is deposited to the wrong financial institution or account based on your entry, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) may be able to attempt a reversal of payment(s) but is not liable, if the funds cannot be recouped from the receiving financial institution.
If you are unsure, check with your financial institution to get the correct routing and account numbers.
Do not use the routing number on a deposit slip if it is different from the routing number on your checks.
By using the Online UI Benefits Services you are consenting to having the information you have entered into the system become part of your claim personal profile record.
You are certifying that your information is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. You are responsible for the information that you give.
You understand the law provides penalties for making false statements or providing false information in order to obtain unemployment insurance benefits.
Changes made to your account information after 6:00 p.m. ET may take up to 48 hours to become effective.

Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payment Methods Acknowledgement

* I accept and acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions stated in the above Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payment Methods Advisory Statement.

If you do not understand or agree, for an explanation of what is required to enroll in, change, or cancel Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payment Methods, please contact your local career center GDOL Career Centers or UI Customer Service at 404.232.3001 or 1.877.709.8185 (toll-free).

What do I need?

Your Social Security Number
Your Georgia Department of Labor PIN
Your bank's routing number for direct deposit
Your bank account number for direct deposit
Access to a mobile phone, laptop or computer with a camera
ID.me login credentials or government issued ID to create an ID.me account

Security of your information

The security of your information is one of our most important concerns. We have provided safeguards to ensure security while you are entering your claim. Personal computers may retain data from your entry after you have finished your application.

if you want to visit other sites on the Internet; or,
if you have to leave your computer for an extended period.

Enter your Social Security Number and the password created for your unemployment claim account. If you have not set up a password or forgot your password, select Create/Forgot Password and/or PIN.

*Required

Enter Social Security Number: *

Re-enter for verification: *

Your password is NOT your 4-digit PIN.

Password: *

Create/Forgot Password and/or PIN