05/15/2025
TREASURER RUSSELL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “CT BIG MATCH,” A STREAMLINED SYSTEM THAT RETURNS UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FASTER THAN EVER
HARTFORD, Connecticut – Today, Treasurer Russell announces the launch of CT Big Match, a streamlining initiative designed to return unclaimed property to Connecticut residents quicker and easier than ever before.
“We anticipate that about $2.5 million in unclaimed property will be returned directly to more than 15,000 Connecticut residents through the CT Big Match program in the coming months, without recipients even having to file a claim,” said Treasurer Russell. “Our goal is to get this money back to its rightful owners, and this new system is greatly simplifying the process. I’m proud of our Unclaimed Property division for launching CT Big Match, and I thank them for all their hard work.”
Unclaimed property includes assets such as bank accounts, insurance policies, utility deposits, and uncashed checks. With CT Big Match, eligible residents will not need to file a claim for this money if their identity can be matched and confirmed in our system.
How CT Big Match Works:
1. Automatic Matching: If you are the sole owner of unclaimed property worth less than $2,500, you may be eligible for CT Big Match.
2. Notification: If we can match you and your address with our records of abandoned property, you will receive a letter in the mail informing you of the match and how much money you can expect to receive.
3. Checks Go Out: About 6-8 weeks after receiving the notification, your check will arrive in the mail.
“We’re sending letters ahead of the checks because we realize that people will be reasonably suspicious of a check just showing up in the mail,” continued Treasurer Russell. “We want everyone to know that this is a legitimate program, and the money they receive from Connecticut’s Unclaimed Property program is theirs.”
CT Big Match is a continuation of the streamlining efforts that began last year with the launch of FastTrack. FastTrack uses similar matching technology to efficiently approve claims under $2,500 with a sole owner. Since it began, more than 22,000 Connecticut residents have been reunited with more than $3 million of abandoned property through FastTrack.
“Whether you qualify for CT Big Match or not, we encourage everyone to check CTBigList.gov to see if they have unclaimed property,” said Treasurer Russell. “In Fiscal Year 2024, we returned $82 million to Connecticut residents, and we want to return even more this year. Searching CTBigList.gov for property and filing a claim is free and easy to do, and everyone should take a few minutes to see if they have money waiting for them.”
For more information, or to search for unclaimed property, visit CTBigList.gov.
About the Office of the Treasurer
The Office of the Treasurer is charged with safeguarding Connecticut’s financial resources through prudent cash management and debt management, with the State Treasurer serving as principal fiduciary for six state pension and twelve state trust funds. Additionally, the Office enhances the state’s fiscal stability through programs promoting financial literacy and college savings, and it leverages business partnerships to support the advancement of Connecticut’s social and policy priorities, including combating gun violence and protecting our environment. The Office of the Treasurer is led by State Treasurer Erick Russell, the first Black out LGBTQ person to win an election for statewide office in American history. To learn more, visit portal.ct.gov/ott.
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Contact: Brett Cody
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