Did You Miss Pennsylvania’s Unclaimed Property Event? You Can Still Check for Money in Your Name

Monica Jackson
Published Jun 25, 2026

Did You Miss Pennsylvania’s Unclaimed Property Event? You Can Still Check for Money in Your Name

Were you able to find unclaimed money linked to your name at the Pennsylvania State Capitol last Wednesday?

If you missed the Pennsylvania Treasury’s unclaimed property event, you can still check for money owed to you online any time.

Worth reading: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets

 

Pennsylvania Residents: Check for Unclaimed Property Online

The Pennsylvania Treasury safeguards more than $4.5–5 billion in unclaimed property, with about 1 in 10 Pennsylvanians estimated to have money waiting, and an average claim around $1,600.

Unclaimed property can include:

  • Dormant bank accounts and CDs

  • Uncashed payroll and refund checks

  • Utility deposits and insurance proceeds

  • Forgotten safe deposit box contents

  • Stocks, bonds, and other financial assets

If you live in Pennsylvania or have lived or worked there in the past, start here:

You can also explore county‑level data to see how much unclaimed property is sitting in your area on the Treasury’s transparency tools:
County-level Pennsylvania unclaimed property data.

Recent reports show the Treasury returned a record $334.1 million in unclaimed property in 2025, thanks in part to programs that automatically send smaller amounts to owners without requiring claims.

 

Search Beyond Pennsylvania: National Missing Money Tools

If you have lived, worked, or opened accounts in other states, you might have unclaimed money outside Pennsylvania. Point your readers to these nationwide tools:

  • NAUPA (National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators):
    Connects you directly to each state’s official unclaimed property program to safely search by name and state.
    Search through NAUPA here.

  • MissingMoney.com (multi-state search powered by official programs):
    Lets you search for unclaimed property across participating states in one place, using official government data.
    Search MissingMoney now..

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Don't miss out on money that's rightfully yours. Let us help you quickly search for unclaimed assets.

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