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EDD sent benefits notice but no deposit in bank account. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I got a notice from EDD about my benefits, but the money hasn't shown up in my bank account yet. I'm really worried because I need that money ASAP. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm thinking of calling to make sure they have my correct account info, but I'm not sure what else I should ask. Any advice would be appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD payment delay issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WpHh5uMSjA

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Brandon Parker

Ugh, I've been there. It's so frustrating when you're counting on that money and it doesn't show up. Definitely call and verify your account info. Also, ask them about the expected timeline for the deposit. Sometimes there's a delay between when they send the notice and when the money actually hits your account.

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Chloe Zhang

Thanks for the advice! Do you know how long the delay usually is? I'm getting kinda desperate here 😓

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Brandon Parker

In my experience, it can be anywhere from 2-5 business days. But def call and check, cuz sometimes there can be issues that cause longer delays.

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Adriana Cohn

Yeah, and make sure to ask if there's any holds on your account. That happened to me once and it took forever to sort out 🙄

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Jace Caspullo

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD! 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

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Melody Miles

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?

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Jace Caspullo

I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Nathaniel Mikhaylov

20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep when were already struggling 😬

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Jace Caspullo

I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved. Beats calling for days and getting nowhere.

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Eva St. Cyr

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call EDD immediately and verify your account/routing numbers 2. Ask about any potential holds on your account 3. Inquire about the exact date the payment was issued 4. Request information on the normal processing time 5. If there are any issues, ask about the steps to resolve them 6. Get a reference number for your call If you can't get through on the phone (which is likely), try reaching out via their online portal or social media. Sometimes they're more responsive there. Also, check with your bank to make sure they haven't received and held the deposit for some reason. It's rare, but it happens. Lastly, be patient (I know it's hard). Sometimes the system is just slow. But definitely follow up if it's been more than a week since you got the notice. Good luck!

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Chloe Zhang

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is super helpful. I'll definitely follow these steps. 🙏

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Kristian Bishop

This is great advice. I'd add: keep a log of all your calls and interactions. It can be helpful if you need to escalate the issue later.

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Kaitlyn Otto

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump thru all these hoops just to get our own money??? the system is broken af 🤬

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Axel Far

Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose or something

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Jasmine Hernandez

Ikr? It's a fulltime job just trying to get our benefits. So messed up.

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Luis Johnson

Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes the EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure you're logged into the correct account on the EDD website. I once panicked because I couldn't see my payment, turns out I was logged into an old account 🤦‍♂️

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Ellie Kim

This happened to me last month. Turns out there was a "identity verification" hold on my account that I knew nothing about. Had to upload a bunch of documents to prove I was me. Took like 2 weeks to resolve. Check if that's whats going on with yours too.

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Chloe Zhang

Oh no, that sounds like a nightmare! How did you find out about the hold? Did they notify you or did you have to call?

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Ellie Kim

I had to call and sit on hold for like 2 hours 😩 They really should send notifications for this stuff!

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Fiona Sand

guys i think i figured out the secret to getting paid fast. just sacrifice a goat to the EDD gods under a full moon while chanting "please process my claim" 666 times. works every time 60% of the time 😂🐐🌕

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Mohammad Khaled

LOL im dead 💀 might as well try it at this point

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Alina Rosenthal

Instructions unclear. Sacrificed my bank account to a goat. Still no payment. Please advise.

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