Alaska Unemployment Phone Numbers
Alaska unemployment benefits are available to eligible individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own. Jobless workers can apply for Alaska unemployment compensation to help cover living expenses while seeking a new job.
There are a lot of rules and eligibility requirements when it comes to collecting Alaska UI benefits, and it’s very common to need help or have questions. When you need to talk to staff at the Alaska unemployment office, you have a variety of contact options.
If you need help with your claim, you can call the claim center nearest you. Staff is standing by to help with your initial Alaska unemployment application, ongoing weekly claims, eligibility issues, and more. If you need help finding a job, you can contact or visit an Alaska Job Center location near you.
Alaska Phone Numbers
Anchorage UI Claim Center | |
Juneau UI Claim Center | |
Fairbanks UI Claim Center | |
For hearing impaired | Dial 711 or Alaska Relay: |
Toll-free for remote locations | |
Fax | |
VICTOR Phone Number Anchorage | |
VICTOR Phone Number Fairbanks | |
VICTOR Phone Number Juneau | |
VICTOR toll-free number | |
Appeals | File an Appeal |
Fraud | Report Fraud |
Benefit Payment Control Juneau | |
Benefit Payment Control Anchorage | |
Benefit Payment Control Fairbanks | |
Alaska Job Centers |
Alaska UI Claim Center Phone Numbers
Claim specialists are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (AST).
Anchorage area
Claim center: (907) 269-4700
VICTOR: (907) 277-0693
Fairbanks area
Claim center: (907) 451-2871
VICTOR: (907) 451-6126
Juneau area
Claim center: (907) 465-5552
VICTOR: (907) 586-4650
Toll free – ONLY for areas with underserved broadband
Claim centers: (888) 252-2557
VICTOR: (888) 222-9989
Relay Alaska and interpreter services are available at no cost to you.
VICTOR phone numbers
Call the number closest to your community:
Anchorage (907) 277-0693
Fairbanks (907) 451-6126
Juneau (907) 586-4650
If you are in a remote location that is underserved for broadband internet service, call toll-free: (888) 222-9989.
What is VICTOR?
VICTOR is the Alaska unemployment automated phone system. Unemployed workers can have their benefits sent straight to their checking or savings account by using VICTOR.
To set up direct deposit, call the VICTOR number for your area. Use a personal PIN, then select option 5 from the menu. VICTOR will guide you through entering your 9-digit routing number and account number, which can be found on a personal check. Choose if you want the money to go into your checking or savings account.
For security reasons, the first time you use the system, you’ll need to verify your banking information through a test transaction. Once everything is verified, usually within two weeks, you can receive your benefits within 24 hours after filing your biweekly claim. Direct deposit is usually faster and more secure than getting your benefits through the mail.
Please note: If you disconnect before VICTOR confirms acceptance of your claim, your responses will go unrecorded and your claim will not receive processing.
Creating your PIN
Your personal identification number (PIN) keeps your identity secure. You’ll be prompted to create your PIN when you first call VICTOR. Choose a four-digit number that you haven’t used before. Your PIN stays the same until you decide to change it. If you don’t know your PIN, reach out to the UI claim center for help. You can change your PIN by following the menu options after calling VICTOR.
Need more help? Contact a Claims Center Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (AST)
Claim Center | Phone | Fax |
Anchorage | (907) 269-4700 | (907) 375-9520 |
Fairbanks | (907) 451-2871 | (907) 451-2870 |
Juneau | (907) 465-5552 | (907) 465-5573 |
I was to return to work last October. Company shut down and left the state in the summer without notice. Unemployment was ended because I was to return to work. I’ve been living on the 2 stimulus checks. Since.ui blocked my claim so I could not file.
is victor still available to file every two weeks
Jose,
If you’re having issues with the Claims System, please reach out to the Unemployment Office for clarification.
Hi . I worked last season on Alaska duch horbor .now am un imployment am not working how can you help me to get paid for unemployment thanks
Ahmed,
Unemployment Insurance is a self-initiated/managed benefits system. Please use the link below to start applying and manage your claim.
https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/
I am going to be going on maternity leave in March for 8 to 12 weeks without pay from my job. Am I allowed to claim unemployment during those times of being out of work without pay? Thanks!
Cristina,
You will not be eligible since unemployment insurance is only extended to those who become unemployed due to involuntary reasons.
I misplaced my sheet that was sent to me in the mail on how many weeks I can draw unemployment and how much per week I am wondering how I can get another copy of that
You may call the claims center on the phone numbers provided for further details.