EDD Money Network card delay - anyone actually received the new cards yet?

Still waiting on mine too!! Been 18 days since my claim was approved and NOTHING in the mail. This new Money Network system is a total disaster. BofA cards used to arrive within a week tops.

mine came yesterday after waiting almost 4 weeks. don't bother calling edd about it they don't know anything. you have to call money network directly at the number on the edd website. the card comes in a plain white envelope easy to miss!

There's definitely been a backlog with the new Money Network cards. According to what I've heard from several EDD personnel, the Money Network transition has been causing 2-4 week delays in card issuance, significantly longer than the old Bank of America cards. While waiting, I recommend setting up your Money Network account online in advance. You can do this at moneynetwork.com/edd before your card arrives. This way you'll be ready to access your funds immediately when the card arrives. Also, once you receive your card, consider setting up direct deposit to your personal bank account to avoid future delays. The Money Network system allows this, unlike the previous BofA system which required manual transfers.

I GOT MINE FINALLY!!!! But it took FIVE AND A HALF WEEKS!!! And I only got it after I spent 3 days trying to reach EDD to complain. This is ridiculous honestly. My landlord was ready to evict me while the stupid card was floating around somewhere. Money Network is THE WORST.

I've been helping several clients navigate this Money Network transition. The delays seem to be pretty consistent across the board. Here's what I've found works best: 1. Don't request a replacement until at least 4 weeks have passed - requesting too early can actually restart the clock 2. Call Money Network directly (not EDD) at 1-888-392-0373 as they can see if your card has been mailed and when 3. Make sure your address is 100% correct in UI Online - even minor differences can cause delivery issues 4. Once you receive the card, immediately set up direct deposit to your bank account so you won't be dependent on the card for future payments The transition from Bank of America to Money Network has definitely created a bottleneck in the system, but Money Network actually offers better features once you're set up.

my brothers wifes cousin got her card in only 9 days so i think maybe it depends on your location? we're in sacramento area. have you checked with your local post office? sometimes they hold them.

After dealing with this exact issue last month, I stumbled across Claimyr when trying to reach an EDD rep about my missing card. They got me connected to an actual EDD representative in about 18 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. The rep was able to confirm my card had been mailed and gave me the exact date, which helped ease my anxiety. Check out their demo video: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - their service at claimyr.com seriously saved me days of frustration. Just having confirmation about my card status was worth it.

JUST GOT MINE TODAY!!!! After exactly 22 days. Check your mail people! And yes it comes in a super plain white envelope that looks like junk mail. I almost threw it away!!

i been on unemployment 3 times over the years and this money network switch is BY FAR the worst change theyve ever made. my cousin works at the post office and she says they are getting TONS of calls about these cards not showing up. might be a bigger issue than just edd being slow.

UPDATE: I just spoke with an EDD supervisor about this issue. They confirmed there is indeed a significant backlog with Money Network cards, especially for new claims. The current estimated timeline they're giving is: - 2-3 weeks for new claims in Northern California - 3-4 weeks for new claims in Southern California - 4-5 weeks for replacement cards statewide The supervisor also mentioned that if it's been more than 4 weeks, you should request a replacement card, and they can sometimes expedite in hardship situations. They're aware of the problems and supposedly working on solutions, including potentially offering direct deposit options directly from EDD without requiring the card first, but that's still in development.