How to update EDD direct deposit info ASAP? Need help!
Hey everyone, I need to update my direct deposit info with EDD. Has anyone done this recently? What's the best way to get it done quickly? I'm worried about missing payments while this gets sorted out.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD direct deposit update issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkvomUPrbOg
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Benjamin Johnson
I just went through this last month. It's a pain, but here's what worked for me: 1. Call the EDD number as soon as they open (8 AM I think?) 2. When you get the automated system, press 1 for English, then 1 for claim questions, then 2 for payment info 3. You'll probably have to wait on hold for a while, but stay patient 4. When you get a rep, just tell them you need to update your direct deposit info 5. They'll ask for your new account and routing numbers, so have those ready Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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Zara Perez
This is solid advice. I'd add that you should double-check your numbers before giving them to the rep. One wrong digit and you're in for a world of hurt 😅
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Daniel Rogers
Ugh, I've been trying this for days and can't get through. Any other tips?
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Benjamin Johnson
@profile 3 Yeah, it can be tough. Try calling right at 8 AM on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Those days seem to have shorter wait times in my experience.
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Aaliyah Reed
I found a way to get someone on the phone fast. 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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Ella Russell
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Mohammed Khan
$20? That's highway robbery! 🤬
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Aaliyah Reed
I get the skepticism, but it honestly saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny IMO.
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Gavin King
How long did it take for them to get through?
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Aaliyah Reed
@profile 7 It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit by the phone the whole time. They just called me when they got an agent.
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Nathan Kim
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to update our bank info? 🤡 edd needs to get their act together fr
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Eleanor Foster
Preach! 🙌 The whole system is a joke. We're all just clowns in their circus 🎪
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Lucas Turner
It's not just EDD, all government systems are like this. Bureaucracy at its finest 🙄
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Kai Rivera
Has anyone tried updating this info online? I thought I saw an option for it in my account settings, but now I can't find it.
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Anna Stewart
I tried that too! Turns out it's only for viewing your current info, not changing it. Classic EDD move 🤦♂️
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Layla Sanders
Quick tip: When you do get through, ask them to confirm your new info by reading it back to you. I didn't do this and they somehow got my routing number wrong. Took another week to fix 😫
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Morgan Washington
Anyone know if changing banks will delay payments? I'm switching from Wells Fargo to a local credit union.
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Kaylee Cook
It shouldn't if you time it right. Try to make the change right after a payment goes through. That way you have a full payment cycle for the change to process.
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Oliver Alexander
Smart move ditching Wells Fargo! 👏 Local credit unions FTW!
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Lara Woods
pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling one of the foreign language lines and then ask to be transfered to an english speaker. sometimes works like a charm 😉
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Adrian Hughes
Isn't that kinda... unethical? 🤔
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Lara Woods
desperate times call for desperate measures my friend. edd made the rules, we're just playin the game 🤷♂️
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QuantumQuasar
Just went through this process myself last week! Here's what I learned: Make sure you have a voided check or official bank letter with your account details - they're pretty strict about verification. Also, don't close your old account until you see at least one successful deposit to the new one. EDD told me it can take 1-2 payment cycles to fully process, so patience is key. The phone wait was brutal (about 3 hours) but the actual update took less than 5 minutes once I got through. Hang in there!
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