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Payment Method

  • Update Your Unemployment Payment Method Online (Quickest method)

    1. Log in to your MiWAM account.
      • Username.
      • Password.
    2. If prompted, go through the authentication steps.
    3. Go to the Claim.
      • Find the claimant services tab.
    4. Click Modify Benefit Payment method.
      • Choose Bank card from US Bank.
        • Read and acknowledge the Debit Card Disclosures.
        Or
      • Choose direct deposit.
        • Select if it is a checking or saving account.
        • Enter your routing number twice.
        • Enter your account number twice.

    Update Your Unemployment Payment Method by Phone

    1. Call 1-866-500-0017.
    2. Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish.
    3. Press 9 to skip the MiLogin Link.
    4. Press 2 when prompted to update your payment method.
    5. When prompted enter.
      • Your Social Security number.
      • Your date of birth.
      • Confirm your address.
    6. Choose US Bank card or direct deposit.
      • Press 1, for the US Bank card.
      • Press 2 for direct deposit.
        • Select if it is a checking or savings account.
        • Enter your routing number.
        • Enter your account number.

    If you are having issues with the US Bank card (Reliacard), please reach out to their Unemployment Card line at 1-866-335-1890.

  • Once you have certified for benefits online or by phone, your benefits payment should be available via your chosen payment method within 2 to 3 business days. Check your MiWAM account for the status of your payment. U.S. Bank handles all questions related to the ReliaCard. Visit usbankreliacard.com.

  • The preferred way is by direct deposit to your bank or credit union account. You may also choose to receive benefits by UIA debit card.

  • Payments are issued by either a UI issued debit card from U.S. Bank or direct deposit to your financial institution of choice. To set-up direct deposit you will need to visit your MiWAM account and data enter your direct deposit information under the Claimant Services tab or call 1-866-500-0017 and select the payment option. You will need to have your routing number and your account number.

  • You will need to contact U.S. Bank to order a replacement card through their automated system. Call 866-335-1890.

    If you were issued a debit card after June 25, 2021, please click here for information on the U.S. Bank ReliaCard.®

    The ReliaCard is issued by U.S. Bank National Association pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. © 2021 U.S. Bank. Member FDIC