Surprise Checks Up to $500? Pennsylvania Is Sending Out Money You Might Not Know About
Darrin Buckridge
Published Jul 22, 2025
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents are getting surprise checks in the mail, and some are worth up to $500.
It’s part of the new Pennsylvania Money Match program, which automatically returns unclaimed property to residents without the need for paperwork.
Why Are People Getting Checks?
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds $5 billion in unclaimed property. This money comes from things like:
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Uncashed paychecks
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Closed bank accounts
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Insurance payouts
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Rebates
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Utility refunds
More than 1 in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property, and many don’t even know it.
How the Pennsylvania Money Match Works
Under this new program:
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The Treasury identifies residents who are owed money (up to $500)
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Residents receive a letter saying a check is coming
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About 30-40 days later, the check arrives in your mailbox
Not sure what financial aid is available to you? Get the details here!
How to See If You Have Unclaimed Money
Even if you don’t get a letter, you might still have money waiting for you.
It only takes a minute to check:
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Go to the official Pennsylvania Treasury unclaimed property website
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Search your name or your business
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Follow the instructions to claim your funds
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Don't miss out on money that's rightfully yours. Let us help you quickly search for unclaimed assets.
Start your free search now and see if you're owed a financial surprise!
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