Unclaimed money, funds or property?

Unclaimed or abandoned property refers to accounts in financial institutions (banks, credit unions, etc.) that have been inactive for one year or longer. If the rightful owner fails to collect the money, funds or property in those accounts, it’s turned over or “escheated” to the state of the owner’s last known address. By law, the money is then held by the state until the owner is found.

Unclaimed money can come from many places, including:

Did you receive a letter from Chase?

Chase sends out due diligence letters prior to unclaimed property being escheated to the state. These letters not only make you aware of the impending transfer, but also include the steps you need to take to claim your property prior to that occurring.

Follow the instructions in your letter:

Helpful resources

To learn more about unclaimed money/funds/property, or to learn more about what steps you need to take if your funds have already been escheated to the state, please go to the online resources below.