Can I set up a funds transfer and throw the card away?
No. There may be a period of time in which your benefits are deposited to the debit card before the transfer to your bank account can take effect. Additionally, if you set up a bank transfer, you should hold on to your card to get payment detail information, receive balance alerts and update withdrawal information for your account. Your Unemployment Insurance debit card is good for three years. If you receive unemployment benefits again in that three-year time frame, benefits will be applied to the same debit card account.
