Every day since January 1st, 2026, New York State has returned $2 million dollars in unclaimed funds to its rightful owners. The best part is that some of that money could be yours and it is really easy to claim it.
Where Do Unclaimed Funds Come From In New York State?
Unclaimed funds are sent to the Office Of The New York State Comptroller for a variety of reasons. Some of that money comes from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards. After a period of inactivity, and of the “lost” money is considered legally abandoned property and sent to the state. The state will hold on to the money until it is claimed.
How To See In New York State Has Any Of Your Unclaimed Funds
The easiest way to search the state’s online database. You need to enter some information about yourself, and within a couple of minutes, you can find out if there is any unclaimed money under your name. You can start searching HERE.
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If there is any money under your name, you can file a claim to collect it using the same website. You can also submit a claim via writing to the State Comptroller’s office.
The whole process takes about 5 minutes.
How Much Money Does New York State Have In Unclaimed Funds?
In 2025, there was over 18 billion dollars in unclaimed funds across New York State. The state is working on getting all that money back to the rightful owners. You can learn more about the process HERE.
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