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So glad it worked out for you! This is really helpful info for others going through the same thing. I'm bookmarking this thread because I'm sure I'll need to do a transfer at some point too. The 2-3 business day timeline seems pretty consistent based on everyone's experiences here. Thanks for updating us with the final outcome!
Same here! I just started receiving benefits and was wondering about this exact situation. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it's so much more helpful than trying to get through to customer service. The timeline info and ATM backup option are good to know for planning purposes.
This whole thread is so helpful! I'm in a similar situation - just got my first EDD payment on the card yesterday and was wondering about transfer times. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 2-3 business days is the norm for first transfers. I think I'll plan ahead and do transfers earlier in the week to avoid weekend delays. The ATM option is good to know as a backup too. Thanks for sharing your experience and the update that it worked out!
Yes, this thread has been a lifesaver! I'm new to the whole EDD system and was totally lost about how these card transfers work. It's crazy how the official EDD website doesn't really explain the timeline clearly. Really glad to see the community helping each other out with real experiences instead of just the generic "contact customer service" advice. Definitely going to follow the advice about doing transfers early in the week and having the ATM backup plan ready!
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I've been fighting this E314 error for weeks and I'm at my wit's end! I've tried literally everything - different browsers, clearing cache, incognito mode, waiting for off-peak hours, you name it. The most frustrating part is that sometimes it works for like 5 minutes and then boom, error again. Has anyone had any luck calling the technical support line? I know everyone says it's impossible to get through, but at this point I'm willing to sit on hold for hours if it means actually getting this resolved. This system is seriously broken and it's affecting people's ability to get the benefits they need to survive. Something needs to change! 😤
I feel your pain! I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now and it's driving me crazy. I actually managed to get through to tech support last week after calling literally 47 times (yes, I counted 😅). The rep told me that E314 errors are happening because their system is undergoing some kind of "infrastructure upgrades" but they don't have an ETA for when it'll be fixed. She suggested trying to submit requests in small chunks instead of all at once, and also said that Tuesdays and Wednesdays seem to have fewer issues than other days. Not sure if that helps, but at least we know we're not alone in this nightmare!
I've been battling this E314 error for about 2 weeks now and it's been absolutely maddening! What finally got me through was a combination of several things others have mentioned here. I used Firefox (not Chrome), cleared everything including cookies and site data, then tried right around 6 AM PST when the system seems less loaded. The key thing that made the difference though was breaking up my request into smaller pieces instead of trying to submit everything at once. Instead of uploading multiple documents or filling out long forms in one session, I did it bit by bit over several attempts. It's tedious but it worked! Also, @Dmitri Volkov that calling service you mentioned actually sounds pretty tempting at this point - my time is definitely worth more than sitting on hold for 4+ hours 😅 Hang in there everyone, this system is trash but we'll get through it!
Thanks for sharing what worked for you! The breaking up requests into smaller pieces is something I hadn't thought of - that's actually brilliant. I've been trying to do everything in one go which might be overwhelming their system. Definitely going to try the 6 AM approach too, makes sense that early morning would have less traffic. It's so frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access basic services, but at least we're all helping each other figure out workarounds! 🤝
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Glad to hear your payment came through! For future reference, here's a general EDD payment timeline: 1. Certification submitted (day 0) 2. EDD processes certification (1-2 business days) 3. Payment issued to Bank of America/Money Network (1 business day) 4. Funds available on card (0-1 business day) Total: 2-4 business days on average, but can be faster or slower depending on various factors. Reporting earnings, answering 'yes' to certain questions, or having a partial payment week can all extend this timeline.
Thanks for breaking down the timeline! It's helpful to know what to expect. I'll save this info for future reference.
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - certified on Monday and it's Thursday with no payment yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful though! It sounds like 3-4 business days is pretty normal, especially when you report earnings like I did this week. The inconsistency is definitely the most stressful part - you never know if it's going to be 1 day or 5 days. At least now I know to check the Transaction Activity section in UI Online to see if it's been processed even if it hasn't hit the card yet. Thanks for sharing your experience and glad your payment finally came through!
Hope your payment comes through soon! I'm actually going through something similar right now - certified earlier this week and still waiting. It's so nerve-wracking when you have bills coming up. The advice about checking Transaction Activity was a game changer for me too. Sometimes the payment shows as processed there even when your card balance hasn't updated yet. Fingers crossed yours shows up tomorrow!
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I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The waiting period is definitely nerve-wracking, especially when you're counting on those funds. From my experience, the 7-10 business day timeline is pretty accurate once your payment shows "paid" - mine took exactly 8 business days. One thing that helped me was calling Money Network (1-866-692-9374) on day 7 just to confirm everything was processing normally. Their customer service is way better than EDD's and they could see that my card had been issued and was in transit. They can also tell you the exact date it was mailed. Also, pro tip: once you get your card, you can actually transfer the funds to your regular bank account through the Money Network website for free (though it takes 1-2 business days). This way you're not stuck using the debit card for everything. Hang in there - it's coming!
This is really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing! 8 business days sounds totally reasonable. I'm definitely going to call Money Network on day 7 like you suggested - it sounds like they're much more helpful than trying to reach EDD. And that's a great tip about transferring the funds to my regular bank account once I get the card. I had no idea that was even an option! Thanks for sharing your experience, it really helps calm my nerves about this whole process.
Just wanted to add another data point - I'm currently going through this same process! My payment switched to "paid" status this past Monday, so I'm on day 4 of waiting. Reading everyone's experiences here is really helpful and reassuring. It sounds like the 7-10 business day window is pretty standard, and I love the tip about checking for mail from Indianapolis rather than looking for anything EDD-branded. I'm definitely going to set up USPS Informed Delivery like someone mentioned - seems like a good way to track when it's actually coming. And I'll make sure to activate it immediately when it arrives. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and tips! This community is so helpful for navigating all the EDD confusion.
PixelPrincess
As someone who just joined this community after dealing with my own EDD nightmare, this entire thread has been a lifesaver! I have an apostrophe in my last name (O'Connor) and have been battling with both ID.me and EDD for over 6 weeks now. The ID.me verification supposedly went through, but I keep hitting the same "information doesn't match" wall when trying to register for UI Online. Reading Derek's success story and seeing how many others have dealt with similar special character issues makes me feel less alone in this mess. The technical explanation from Ryder about multiple databases not syncing properly finally makes sense of why this keeps happening. I'm definitely trying Claimyr tomorrow - the fact that so many people here have had success with it gives me real hope. It's absolutely ridiculous that in 2025 we need third-party services to access our own benefits because government systems can't handle basic punctuation, but I'm so grateful this community exists to share these solutions. Thank you all for being so generous with your knowledge and experiences - you're literally helping people put food on the table when the system fails them!
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Hunter Brighton
•Welcome to the community, PixelPrincess! Your O'Connor situation is so similar to what many of us have gone through - apostrophes seem to be just as problematic as hyphens in EDD's ancient systems. Six weeks is way too long to be dealing with this, especially when you've already completed ID.me verification. Based on everything shared in this thread, Claimyr really seems to be the most reliable way to actually get through to someone who can fix these database mismatches. When you do get connected, definitely emphasize that you have an apostrophe and ask them to verify exactly how your name appears across all their systems. Sometimes the apostrophe gets converted to a different character or stripped out entirely during the data transfer between ID.me and EDD. Don't give up - Derek's success story proves these issues CAN be resolved once you get to the right person who understands the technical problem. Please keep us updated on your progress - your experience will definitely help others dealing with apostrophe issues!
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James Maki
Just want to add my experience as another data point for people dealing with special characters - my last name has an accent (García) and I went through almost the exact same ordeal as Derek. The ID.me agent said everything was "fixed" but I still couldn't register for UI Online. What finally worked for me was calling through Claimyr (took about 20 minutes to get through) and specifically asking the EDD rep to spell out my name letter by letter from their system. Turns out the accent got stripped out entirely during the transfer from ID.me to EDD, so my name was stored as "Garcia" in their database. Once the rep updated it to match exactly what was on my documents, I was able to register immediately. The whole process took maybe 10 minutes once I got the right person on the phone. It's insane that we have to deal with this in 2025, but at least there are solutions. Thanks Derek for sharing your success story - it gave me the confidence to keep pushing for a resolution instead of just giving up!
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