EDD SDI payment delay - related to new debit card transition?

I had the same issue last week! My payment was delayed by 3 days. When I finally got through to an EDD rep, they told me it WAS because of the transition, but the funds still go to your BOA card until you activate the new Money Network card. They're just experiencing system delays with processing payments right now. Have you checked your payment history in your SDI Online account? Sometimes the payment shows as processed there before it hits the card.

omg the same thing is happening to me!!! three days late now and rent is due tomorrow 😭 cant get thru to anyone on the phone either

This is definitely related to the card transition. According to the EDD website, payments will continue to go to your BOA card until you activate the new Money Network card, but there are processing delays happening during the transition period. The important thing to know is that even if your payment is delayed, it will still be backdated to when it was supposed to be issued. If you're worried about rent, you might want to call your SDI office directly and explain the situation. Sometimes they can expedite the payment if you're facing hardship. The transition period is causing a lot of confusion, but your benefits aren't lost - just delayed.

My brother had disability last month and his payment was late too but it did eventually show up on his BOA card. The EDD told him they're processing payments in batches because of the system update for the new cards. Have you recieved any mail about when your new card is coming? I got mine already but I'm on unemployment not disability so maybe they're sending them out in groups?

Let me clarify some things about the card transition that might help ease your concerns: 1. All payments certified and approved before June 30, 2025 will still be issued to your Bank of America card even if you haven't received your Money Network card yet. 2. Any payment delays right now are temporary and related to system updates as they integrate the new payment processor. 3. You should be able to see pending payments in your SDI Online account under "Payment History" even before they hit your card. 4. The new Money Network cards are being mailed out in phases based on claim type and region. Most SDI recipients should receive theirs by the end of the month. 5. Once you receive and activate your new card, any new payments will go there instead of the BOA card. If your payment doesn't appear in the next 2-3 business days, I recommend calling the SDI helpline directly. There's always a possibility that the delay is unrelated to the card transition and specific to your claim.

Quick update: my payment finally posted to my BOA card this morning, 4 days late. The rep I spoke with yesterday said they're dealing with a huge backlog because of the system changes, but payments are still being processed, just slower than usual. Hang in there!

mine finally showed up too! i was freaking out for nothing lol. took 5 days tho which is ridiculous!

Does anyone know how long we can keep using the BOA cards after we get the new ones? I have auto-payments set up with my BOA card and don't want those to bounce.

UPDATE: My payment finally showed up on my BOA card this morning! It was 4 days late but at least it's there. And I just got my Money Network card in the mail today too - talk about timing! Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance.