EDD Money Network card delivery time after first payment - still waiting after 2 weeks
I finally got my first unemployment payment processed a little over two weeks ago (showing as 'paid' on my UI Online account), but I still haven't received my Money Network debit card in the mail. Getting really anxious because I have bills coming due next week. The payment was pretty substantial ($1,450) since it included back weeks. My UI Online account doesn't show any issues, and the payment date was 5/7/2025. I'm in Sacramento, so I didn't think mail delivery would be that slow. How long does it normally take for the card to arrive after the first payment shows as paid? Should I be worried about theft? I've checked my mailbox obsessively every day!
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Zoe Papanikolaou
In my experience, the Money Network cards typically arrive 7-10 business days after your first payment is processed. Since you're at the two-week mark, you're definitely approaching the outer limit of normal delivery times. A few things to consider: 1. Make sure your mailing address in UI Online is correct 2. Check if you can track the card status on the Money Network website 3. If it doesn't arrive by the end of this week, call Money Network directly at 1-866-320-8699 to report a missing card They can expedite a replacement card if needed, though there might be a fee for that service.
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QuantumQuasar
•Thanks for the info! I double-checked my address in UI Online and it's definitely correct. I didn't realize I could contact Money Network directly - I thought I had to go through EDD for everything. I'll give them a call tomorrow if nothing shows up today.
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Jamal Wilson
mine took almost 3 weeks to come!! was freaking out too but it eventually showed up. the weird thing was the envelope was super plain, almost threw it away thinking it was junk mail lol
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QuantumQuasar
•Omg thank you for the warning about the envelope! I'll make sure to check everything carefully before tossing anything.
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Mei Lin
The Money Network cards are taking forever now. My wife and I both filed claims about 3 months apart (I was laid off in January, she was let go in April), and both of our cards took nearly 3 weeks to arrive. The system is just overwhelmed with the recent economic downturn in the tech sector. One thing to keep in mind: the card comes from Money Network, not EDD directly. So calling EDD probably won't help much with tracking the card. You need to contact Money Network customer service for that. Also, once you do get the card, make sure to set up the direct deposit feature in the Money Network app so future payments go straight to your bank account. Saves so much stress!
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Wait what? You can set up direct deposit from the Money Network card to your bank acct?? I've been transferring money manually every time like a dummy. Didn't even know there was a Money Network app!
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Amara Nnamani
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! I waited THIRTY-TWO DAYS for my card last month!!! Called Money Network SEVEN times and got different answers every single time. One rep told me 'oh we sent it' another said 'no record of card being mailed' and another said 'system shows pending'... WHICH IS IT??? Then when it FINALLY came, the activation process didn't work right and I had to spend 2 MORE hours on the phone!!! EDD is just hoping people give up so they don't have to pay!!! It's disgusting treatment of people who are already struggling!!!
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QuantumQuasar
•Oh no, that sounds like a nightmare. I hope mine doesn't take that long... I'm already getting anxious about it. Did you do anything special to finally get them to send it?
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Amara Nnamani
•Had to basically THREATEN them with a complaint to the state banking commission before they suddenly 'found' my card information and expedited a new one. The whole thing is DESIGNED to be difficult!!
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Giovanni Mancini
If you're having trouble reaching Money Network about your card delivery status, I'd recommend using Claimyr to connect with an EDD representative who can check the status in their system. Sometimes the EDD reps can see more information about card status than what's visible to us on UI Online. I was in a similar situation last month - payment showed as paid but no card for almost 3 weeks. Used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to EDD directly and found out there was a verification flag on my account that was holding up the card issuance, even though the payment showed as paid. The rep fixed it while I was on the phone and my card arrived 5 days later. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km
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NebulaNinja
•is this service legit? seems sketchy to use a third party to reach edd
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Liam Fitzgerald
quick question - isnt there a way to just get direct deposit from the beginning instead of waiting for the card? my friend said she got direct deposit right away but i cant figure out how she did that
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Unfortunately, no. California EDD initially sends everyone a Money Network debit card for the first payment. After you receive the card, you can then set up direct deposit for future payments. It's a two-step process, unlike some other states that offer direct deposit from the start.
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QuantumQuasar
UPDATE: My card FINALLY arrived today! It took exactly 17 days from when the payment was marked as paid. The envelope was super plain like someone mentioned - just a white envelope with a PO Box return address in Texas. Almost looked like junk mail! For anyone else waiting, hang in there. And definitely check EVERY piece of mail carefully!
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Jamal Wilson
•congrats!! told ya it would come eventually! :) make sure you activate it right away and set up that direct deposit thing people mentioned
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