EDD Money Network funds directly to PayPal account - is this possible?

omg i did the same thing last summer! dont worry, paypal CAN accept direct deposits but it takes like 5-7 business days sometimes. as long as the account # and routing # were correct it will show up eventually. EDD is always slow with everything lol

I don't think this is accurate. EDD payments typically go either to a Money Network debit card OR to a traditional checking/savings account. PayPal accounts aren't designed to receive ACH payments from government systems like EDD. What likely happened is one of two things: 1) If you entered incorrect banking information, the payment will be rejected and returned to EDD, then they'll default to sending you a Money Network card, which takes 7-10 business days to arrive 2) If you entered PayPal's routing number but an incorrect account number, the deposit will fail and return to EDD You need to speak with an EDD representative ASAP to verify what's happening with your payment. The UI Online system showing "paid" only means they've released the funds, not that they've successfully reached your account.

Money Network is for all EDD benefits now, including regular UI, SDI, and PFL. They phased out the old Bank of America cards completely in 2024. But direct deposit to a bank account is still the faster option if set up correctly.

DONT WASTE UR TIME CALLING THE REGULAR NUMBER!! i spent TWO WEEKS trying to get through about a similar payment issue. The regular line is useless and they transfer you around and disconnect you constantly. Finally used Claimyr and got through to a tier 2 specialist in 25 minutes who fixed everything. check out their demo video https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km or go to claimyr.com - totally worth it when ur desperate to get payment issues fixed!

They just help you get through to an actual EDD rep who can help. The rep I got was able to see exactly where my payment was stuck and fixed it that day. Much better than waiting on hold forever!

To clarify the PayPal situation: PayPal does have routing and account numbers that can receive ACH transfers, but only if you've specifically set up a PayPal Cash Plus account and requested your direct deposit information. Regular PayPal accounts cannot receive direct deposits from government agencies. If you entered incorrect banking information, here's what will happen: 1. EDD will attempt the direct deposit 2. It will fail and be returned to EDD (takes 3-5 business days) 3. EDD will automatically issue you a Money Network card 4. The card will be mailed to your address (additional 7-10 business days) Total time: 10-15 business days from original payment date. I recommend calling EDD at 1-800-300-5616 as soon as possible to explain the situation. They might be able to expedite your Money Network card once the failed deposit is returned.

lol this happened to my roomate but with venmo not paypal!! the money DID eventually come back but it took EDD like 3 weeks to figure it out and then another 2 weeks for the money network card. the whole system is rigged to make us suffer i swear.

hey did u fix this yet? just wondering cause im having a similar issue with my direct deposit not showing up but mine is to a credit union account

Update for anyone with a similar issue in the future: After a payment is rejected due to incorrect banking information, EDD typically takes 3-5 business days to reprocess and automatically issue a Money Network card. You don't need to do anything special to trigger this process, it happens automatically. However, if you haven't received your card within 10 business days after the rejected payment, you should contact Money Network directly at 1-888-727-4314 to check on card status or request expedited shipping. Also, once you receive your card, you can transfer funds from it to your bank account through the Money Network mobile app or website. This is often faster than waiting for EDD to update your direct deposit information for future payments.

Just wanted to add that if you're still waiting for your Money Network card, you can actually check the status online at MoneyNetwork.com without having to call. You'll need your SSN and the phone number on file with EDD. Also, pro tip: once you get the card, you can get cash back at most grocery stores and pharmacies without ATM fees, which is way better than using random ATMs that charge like $3-5 per transaction. The Money Network app also lets you check your balance and transaction history in real time, which is honestly more convenient than I expected. Hope this helps someone else going through the same stress!

I'm a newcomer here but going through something very similar right now! My EDD payment has been showing "paid" for 4 days and I'm 99% sure I entered my old Wells Fargo account info that I closed last year instead of my new credit union account. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly the first time I've felt less panicked about this whole situation. It's really reassuring to see the consistent timeline that most people experienced - sounds like 3-5 days for the bounce back, then 7-10 days for the Money Network card. I've been calling EDD nonstop but can never get through, so knowing that the process happens automatically is actually a huge relief. Quick question for anyone who's been through this - do you get any kind of notification when EDD receives the rejected payment back from the bank? Or do you just have to wait and assume it's processing? Also, has anyone had luck with the Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier? I'm getting desperate enough to try anything at this point! Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - this thread is literally saving my sanity right now!