Enhanced Money Match
Let’s Get Your Money Back!
If the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office can verify that unclaimed property belongs to you through the Enhanced Money Match program, a check may be mailed to you automatically. That means you may not need to search our database for your property or even file a claim first.
But remember, not all unclaimed property can be returned through Enhanced Money Match. Continue searching I-CASH and see if the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is holding any additional property for you.
Enhanced Money Match FAQs
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office created Enhanced Money Match to make it easier for people to get back money that already belongs to them. These FAQs explain why you may have received a letter or check, how the program works, and where to go if you have questions.
The program works by cross-matching unclaimed property records with state data, including names and mailing addresses, then sending a letter describing the amount and source before the check goes out.
You received a check because the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office found unclaimed property in your name and verified enough information to return it to you through the Enhanced Money Match program, which helps us return some unclaimed property automatically. Instead of asking you to search for property and file a claim first, the office uses unclaimed property records and information from other state agencies to verify ownership and send checks directly to eligible owners.
No. Not all unclaimed property can be returned through Enhanced Money Match. The program is designed for certain simple claims, such as cash owed to one person, when the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office can verify ownership through available records. Some property still requires the owner to file a claim through I-CASH.
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office compares unclaimed property records with information from other state agencies to verify the rightful owner. If you are matched, the office sends you a letter explaining the property, including the amount and source. Soon after, a check is mailed to you.
This is not free money. It is your money, but you may not have known it was owed to you. Unclaimed property can come from old bank accounts, uncashed rebate or refund checks, insurance payments, stock dividends, safe deposit box contents, and other forgotten assets.
In many cases, no. If the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office can verify that unclaimed property belongs to you through the Enhanced Money Match program, a check may be mailed to you automatically. That means you may not need to search for the property or file a separate claim first.
No. Enhanced Money Match is an official program of the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. If you want to verify a letter or check, call the Unclaimed Property Division in Springfield at 217-785-6998 or email unclaimedproperty@illinoistreasurer.gov.
You can contact the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office directly by phone or email.You can also check with your local state elected official, simply search the Illinois Stae Board of Elections site to find your elected official and call their office.
Open the envelope, review the information, and cash or deposit the check. Keep any letter that came with it for your records.
You may be able to cash or deposit your check in several ways, including at your bank or credit union, through mobile banking, at some ATMs that accept check deposits, or at retail stores that offer check-cashing services. Your own bank or credit union is often the easiest option.
Yes. Even if you received a Money Match check, you may still have other unclaimed property that was not included. You can search for more through I-CASH and MissingMoney.com.
Not all property can be returned through Enhanced Money Match. Some property still requires you to search I-CASH and file a claim. That is why it is still a good idea to search for your name in the database.
Eligible property may include certain types of unclaimed money that the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office can verify through available records. Other types of property may require additional documentation before they can be returned.
The program is run by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office as part of its work to return unclaimed property to rightful owners.
Some types of property are not eligible for automatic return through Enhanced Money Match. These can include property with more than one owner, stock and bond shares, escrow accounts, and safe deposit box contents. If your property is not included in the program, you may still be able to claim it by searching I-CASH and submitting a claim.