Colorado Holds $2.06 Billion in Unclaimed Funds—Here’s How to Get Yours
Jacob Greene
Published Jan 5, 2026
$2.06 Billion in unclaimed funds are sitting with the Colorado Department of Treasury, waiting for the rightful owners to claim them.
From uncashed checks and insurance proceeds to forgotten safe deposit box contents, this money belongs to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and even municipalities.
With the cost of living rising, now is the perfect time to check if you’re owed money.
The good news? It’s fast, free, and easy to find out.
Read: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets
What Counts as Unclaimed Property?
Unclaimed property includes:
- Uncashed paychecks and refunds
- Bank accounts and insurance payouts
- Safe deposit box contents (jewelry, rare coins, etc.)
It does not include real estate or vehicles.
How Do You Check If You Have Unclaimed Money?
The Great Colorado Payback program makes it simple:
- Go to GreatCOPayback.com
- Enter your name or business name
- Follow the steps to file a claim
Some claims are automatically processed, while others may require additional verification.
You Should Check Today!
Since the program began, Colorado has returned over $721 million to rightful owners.
Just last year, nearly 74,000 people claimed $62 million. Your name could be next on the list.
Don’t leave your money sitting with the state—search now and get back what belongs to you!
Previous article: Do You Have Unclaimed Money in Kansas? Here’s How to Check
-
Don't miss out on money that's rightfully yours. Let us help you quickly search for unclaimed assets.
Start your free search now and see if you're owed a financial surprise!
Related Articles
View all posts
Uncovering Unclaimed Funds: How to Find Money You Didn't Know You Had...
Have you ever heard of unclaimed funds? These are funds that have been abandoned or forgotten but are still rightfully yours. Unclaimed funds can come in a number of forms, such as uncashed paychecks,...
Discover How You Could Be Sitting on a Goldmine of Unclaimed Money...
Millions of unclaimed money sit in government accounts waiting for the owners. It could belong to you or someone in your family, and it may have been sitting there for years without anyone knowing. These ...
California Unclaimed Money 2026: Check If Your Name Is on the List...
If you live in California, you could be owed money without even knowing it. The state is currently holding about $15 billion in unclaimed property, and officials estimate that 1 in 3 people who search ma...
Overdraft Fee Settlements: How to Check If You’re Owed Money From Your Bank...
Banks have paid out hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years to settle lawsuits over overdraft fees. These cases claim that some financial institutions used practices that unfairly incr...
$2.1 Trillion in Forgotten 401(k)s: How to Find and Claim Your Missing Retirement Money
A surprising amount of retirement savings is sitting unclaimed. Estimates from industry research show that about 31.9 million forgotten 401(k) accounts hold roughly $2.1 trillion. These...
California Holds $15 Billion in Unclaimed Money — Are You Missing Out?...
California is sitting on roughly $15 billion in unclaimed property, including cash, valuables, and forgotten accounts that belong to residents, businesses, and nonprofits. While other states have s...
