The Pennsylvania Treasury Department returned $334.1 million to residents in 2025, breaking the previous record of $272.2 million, according to Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
What Counts as Unclaimed Property
Unclaimed property includes:
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Inactive bank accounts
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Uncashed checks
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Stocks and dividends
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Insurance benefits
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Contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes
Military memorabilia, like medals, are never sold and are kept until returned to the owner or family.
Worth reading: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets
Why Payouts Are Higher
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A 2024 law allows automatic returns for property under $500
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Hundreds of thousands of checks have been mailed automatically
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Residents no longer need to file a claim for small amounts
Still Money Waiting
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More than $5 billion in unclaimed property remains
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About 1 in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed funds
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Average claim is over $1,000
How to Check for Your Money
Visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property. You’ll need:
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Name and address
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ID
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Supporting documents if requested
It’s quick and could put money back in your pocket.
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Let us help you discover if you have unclaimed assets waiting for you.
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