New Yorkers with This Area Code Aren’t Getting Paid

If you’re a Hudson Valley resident rocking the new 329 area code, you may want to sit down for this one. Because here’s the kicker: you might not be getting paid!

Since it launched in March 2023, the 329 area code has created chaos for anyone using apps like PayPal or Cash App to receive payments.

You read that right—your money might be stuck in digital limbo! Imagine adding your new 329 number to PayPal, expecting a smooth setup, only to get hit with: “Please enter a valid number.” Wait… valid number?

How is a "brand-new" area code not valid?!

Well, no valid number means no account setup.

No account setup… and, you guessed it, no money!.

It’s not just PayPal or Cash App—we’re talking major roadblocks even registering with local utility providers like Mid Hudson Gas & Electric.

One seriously frustrated Redditor shared their experience:

“I tried registering my 329 number with Mid Hudson Gas & Electric, and the site just kept saying it wasn’t valid. I ended up having to call them to set up my account!”

So, if the same thing is happening to your shiny new 329 digits, you’re not alone.

When the 329 area code was introduced to help relieve the 845 region’s shortage of phone numbers, it seemed like a good idea. But here’s the thing—many websites still use outdated databases that don’t recognize the 329 area code. Yes, it’s legit, but if PayPal or Mid Hudson Gas & Electric don’t think so, then you’re stuck in limbo.

Talk about a modern-day nightmare!

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For now, 329 users are left battling with customer service reps, jumping through hoops, and waiting for the internet to catch up to 2023.

If you’re one of the unlucky 329 users, make sure to check your accounts, keep an eye on your money, and brace yourself for some frustrating conversations with support.