New York State

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New York State is the state government of New York, based in Albany, responsible for administering state taxes, fees, licenses, and public services.

Albany, NY
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About New York State

New York State is the governmental authority for the State of New York, headquartered in Albany. Through its various departments and agencies—such as the Department of Taxation and Finance, Department of Motor Vehicles, and other state offices—it administers income and business taxes, vehicle registrations, licenses, permits, fines, and a wide range of public programs and regulatory functions. Official online services are centralized under the state’s main portal at ny.gov, which links to individual agency sites for specific services.

A card charge with a descriptor similar to “NEW YORK S ALBANY,NY #936907” typically represents a payment made to a New York State agency, most commonly for taxes, fees, licenses, permits, or fines processed through state systems in Albany. Examples include income or business tax payments, DMV-related fees (registrations, titles, or license renewals), professional licensing fees, or payments made through a state website or at a state office that routes payments through a centralized merchant account. The partial label “NEW YORK S” is a shortened form of “New York State” used by some card processors and may be followed by an internal reference or location ID.

If you have questions about this charge, start by checking recent interactions with New York State: tax filings, DMV transactions, license renewals, or online payments made via an official *.ny.gov site. Locate any confirmation emails or receipts from the relevant state agency and compare the date and amount to the transaction on your statement. If you still cannot identify the charge, contact the specific agency you most recently paid (for example, the Department of Taxation and Finance or DMV) using the phone numbers or contact forms listed on their official pages under ny.gov, or call your card issuer to request more details, such as any additional merchant identifiers or descriptors that can help you pinpoint the exact source within New York State government.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to New York State.

  1. NEW YORK S ALBANY,NY #936907

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge from “NEW YORK S ALBANY,NY #936907”?

This descriptor is a shortened form of “New York State” and usually indicates a payment processed by a New York State agency in Albany—commonly for taxes, DMV fees, licenses, permits, or fines. The trailing number is typically an internal reference or location code used by the state’s payment processor.

What types of payments to New York State commonly appear as credit or debit card charges?

Common examples include state income or business tax payments, Department of Motor Vehicles transactions (registrations, titles, or license renewals), court or traffic fines, professional or occupational license fees, and other payments made through official *.ny.gov websites or state offices that accept cards.

How can I confirm which New York State agency this charge belongs to?

Review recent receipts and email confirmations for any payments you made to a New York State agency around the transaction date, then match the exact amount and date. You can also log into relevant online accounts (e.g., the New York State Tax Department or DMV portals) to view payment history, or ask your card issuer for additional merchant detail codes that may reference a specific agency.

Can New York State place small temporary or pending charges on my card?

In some cases, when you make a payment online through a state portal, the processor may place an authorization hold that appears as a pending charge under a New York State descriptor before it finalizes. These holds are typically for the exact payment amount and should clear or post as a final transaction within a few business days.

How do I dispute or get a refund for a New York State charge I believe is incorrect?

First, contact the specific New York State agency associated with the payment (for example, Taxation and Finance for tax payments or DMV for vehicle fees) using contact information from its official *.ny.gov page. Provide your payment confirmation number, the transaction date, and the amount. If the agency confirms an error, they can guide you through their refund or adjustment process. If you suspect fraud and cannot link the charge to any state transaction, also notify your card issuer promptly.

Can New York State set up recurring or scheduled payments that would cause repeated charges?

Yes. Certain obligations—such as installment tax payment plans or some recurring license or program fees—may be set up to bill your card on a schedule. These recurring payments can appear under a generic “NEW YORK S” or similar descriptor. Review your agreements or online account settings with the relevant state agency to see if you authorized recurring payments.

What should I do if I don’t recognize any recent dealings with New York State but still see this charge?

First, verify that no one else on your account (such as a spouse or business partner) made a state-related payment. Then check for any emails from *.ny.gov around the time of the charge. If you still cannot identify it, contact your card issuer to request additional merchant information and initiate a dispute if warranted, and consider contacting the New York State agency that most commonly matches the transaction type (such as Taxation and Finance or DMV) for further verification.

How can I avoid confusion about future New York State charges on my card?

When you pay a New York State agency online or in person, save or print the payment confirmation page, keep any email receipts from *.ny.gov, and note the approximate descriptor language the site says will appear on your card statement (often mentioned during checkout). Keeping these records with the date and amount will make it much easier to match future “NEW YORK S” charges to specific state transactions.

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