$1,702 Could Hit Your Bank Account TODAY — Here’s How to Check!

By Ronak Sharma On May 21, 2025 Share with new partner:

Hey! If you’ve been hearing about this $1,702 stimulus payment and wondering, “Am I getting this? Will it show up today?” — don’t worry, I got you.

Let me break it down in plain talk so you can know what’s going on and how to check if that money’s coming your way.

What Is This $1,702 Payment Anyway?

Okay, so this isn’t just some random handout. It’s actually two payments rolled into one for people living in Alaska:

Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD): Alaska shares some of its oil money with residents every year. This year, that’s about $1,403.
Energy Relief Bonus: Because energy prices have been crazy, the state is giving an extra $298 to help out.

Add those up, and you get $1,702 coming your way if you qualify.

Who Gets This Money — And When?

To get this cash, you need to have lived in Alaska for all of 2024 and plan to stick around.

They pay out in batches:

If you were approved by May 7, 2025, your money should hit your bank account today, May 15.
If you got approved later, your payment might come around June 18.

How Do You Know If It’s Coming Today?

Here’s the easiest way to check:

Go to pfd.alaska.gov.
Log in to your account.
Look for your payment status.
If it says “Eligible-Unpaid” and the date matches today, then yay — your payment’s probably on its way!

Didn’t See It Yet? Here’s What To Do

Check your bank later in the day — sometimes payments post late.
If you asked for a paper check, it might still be on the way in the mail.
Make sure your bank info on the site is right — wrong details can delay things.
If you’re still worried, call or visit the PFD website for help.

Why Does This Matter?

This money can really help with bills, especially with how expensive energy has been lately. Knowing when it’s coming takes a bit of stress off your plate.

The $1,702 stimulus is your usual Alaska dividend plus a little extra to help with energy costs. If you got approved early, you’re probably seeing it today. Check online, watch your bank, and if it’s not there, don’t panic — it could still be coming.

Need a hand checking? Just ask!