EDD claim approved but no Money Network card received - can't access funds. Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through the same thing last month. It's so frustrating when you're approved but can't actually use the money. Have you tried calling the EDD? Fair warning though, it's like trying to win the lottery to get through to a real person.

I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Here's what worked for me: 1. Double-check your mailing address on file with EDD. Sometimes cards get sent back if the address is wrong. 2. If it's been more than 10 business days since your claim was approved, call Bank of America EDD Debit Card Customer Service at 1-866-692-9374. 3. If BoA says they haven't received instructions to issue your card, you'll need to contact EDD directly. 4. Keep trying the EDD phone lines. Use the trick of entering your info wrong once, then correct on the second try. Sometimes this bypasses the 'too busy' message. 5. If all else fails, reach out to your local assembly member's office. They can often help push things through. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP.

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we have to jump through all these hoops just to get our own money? the whole system needs an overhaul smh

Have you checked if you can access your funds online? Sometimes you can set up direct deposit or transfer to your own bank account before the card arrives. Might be worth looking into!

This happened to me too! Turns out my card was lost in the mail. I had to request a replacement, which took another 7-10 business days. But at least I finally got it. Maybe give that a shot if it's been a while?

idk if this helps, but I saw on twitter that some people were having luck reaching out to EDD through their social media accounts. Might be worth a try? 🤷‍♂️

Ugh, I remember going through this last year. It's so stressful when you're counting on that money. Sending good vibes your way, OP. Hope you get it sorted soon! 💕

Hey Ethan! I went through this exact same nightmare about 6 months ago. Here's what finally worked for me: Call Bank of America's EDD card line (1-866-692-9374) first thing in the morning and ask them to check if your card was even issued. In my case, there was some glitch where EDD approved my claim but never actually sent the card request to BoA. Once I found that out, I was able to get EDD to resubmit the request. Also, make sure to have your SSN and claim confirmation number ready when you call. It's frustrating but you'll get through this! Keep us posted on how it goes.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My claim was approved 3 weeks ago but still no card. It's so stressful when bills are due and you can't access your own benefits. Reading through all these comments is actually really helpful - I had no idea about calling BoA directly or that there could be glitches where the card request never gets sent. Definitely going to try calling them tomorrow morning with my SSN and claim info ready. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it's reassuring to know we're not alone in this mess! 🤞

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim was approved almost 3 weeks ago but still no Money Network card. It's absolutely maddening when you're approved for benefits but can't actually access them. Reading through all these comments has been so helpful though - I had no idea about calling Bank of America directly to check if the card was even issued! That glitch Sean mentioned where EDD approves the claim but never sends the card request to BoA could totally be what's happening. I'm definitely calling BoA at 1-866-692-9374 first thing tomorrow morning with my SSN and claim number ready. It's somewhat reassuring to know so many others have dealt with this (though I wouldn't wish it on anyone). Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips - gives me hope there's actually a way to resolve this nightmare! 🙏