EDD certification at midnight Monday - when will payment show as 'paid'?

Typically EDD processes certifications submitted during the midnight-3AM window within 24-48 hours. Since you certified right at midnight Monday, your payment status should change to "paid" by Wednesday morning in most cases. The system processes certifications in batches, and midnight submissions usually get included in the first batch processing. Once it shows "paid" on the website, it takes another 24-48 hours before funds actually appear on your Money Network card.

mine always shows paid by tuesday afternoon when i certify at midnight!! but the money doesnt hit my card until wednesday or thursday depending on the bank stuff

What if it DOESN'T show as paid?? I certified at midnight two weeks ago and mine got STUCK in pending for 5 DAYS!!! Had to call EDD like 47 times before someone picked up!!! They said there was a "quarterly review flag" on my account whatever THAT means!!! The whole system is DESIGNED to make us suffer!!

If you certified exactly at midnight Monday, you should see it change to paid status by Wednesday morning in most cases, sometimes even by Tuesday afternoon. The EDD computer system runs batch processes overnight that handle certifications. However, there are a few things that could delay this standard timeline: 1. If this is a new claim year for you 2. If you reported any earnings during certification 3. If you answered "no" to being available for work 4. If there's a quarterly income review happening Once it shows as paid in the system, it typically takes 24-48 hours for the funds to be deposited on your Money Network card. So if everything goes smoothly, you'd have the money by Thursday or Friday. If it stays pending beyond Wednesday, that's when you might want to contact EDD directly as there could be an issue requiring attention.

I had the EXACT same problem last month trying to get through to EDD after my payment was stuck in pending for days with no explanation. After trying the regular number for hours, I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent directly. They have a system that helps you bypass the usual wait times and connects you with an EDD rep. There's a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The agent was able to immediately see that my claim had a simple flag that needed to be removed. The whole thing was resolved in one 10-minute call, and my payment switched to paid that same day.

Not to change the subject but does anyone know if the payment schedule is different for disability? My cousin is on SDI not UI and his payments never seem to come on the same schedule as mine even when we certify on the same day. Makes family budget planning so confusing!

mine always change to paid by tuesday night when i certify monday but the money doesn't show up on my card until thursday normally. sometimes wednesday if im lucky lol

Just checking back - has your payment status changed to paid yet? It's Tuesday evening now, so based on the typical timeline we discussed, you might see movement on your claim.

Congratulations on getting it switched to paid status! That's exactly the timeline most of us experience. Since you mentioned reporting $120 in earnings, it's good to see that didn't cause any delays - that amount is typically well under the threshold that would affect processing. You should definitely have your funds by Thursday morning, and possibly even Wednesday night depending on when Money Network processes their batch updates. Keep us posted on when it actually hits your card - it helps other members know what to expect!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been on unemployment for about 6 months now - your experience sounds totally normal! I've certified at midnight Monday probably 20+ times and the pattern is almost always the same: status changes to paid by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, then money hits the Money Network card 24-48 hours after that. The fact that you reported some part-time earnings and it still processed normally is actually a good sign - it means your claim is in good standing and the system is handling everything automatically. One tip I learned: if you ever need to check your card balance before the money shows up, you can call the Money Network customer service line and they can sometimes see pending deposits before they're actually available to spend. Hope this helps ease some of the anxiety!

I've been through this exact same scenario multiple times and wanted to share what I've learned! When you certify right at midnight Monday, the EDD system typically processes those submissions in the first batch, which usually means your status will change to "paid" by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. Since you mentioned this is only your second certification, I totally understand the anxiety - I was the same way when I started! The good news is that once you see a few cycles, the timing becomes pretty predictable. One thing that really helped me was setting up text notifications through the EDD website so I get alerts when my payment status changes. That way I don't have to keep checking obsessively. Also, even though your payment shows as "paid" on the EDD site, don't panic if it takes another day or two to hit your Money Network card - that's completely normal processing time between the two systems. You should definitely have your funds by Thursday for rent!

Hey Emma! Just wanted to add my experience to all the helpful info you've already gotten. I've been certifying for about 4 months now and the midnight Monday certification almost always processes smoothly within 24-48 hours like everyone mentioned. Since you reported $120 in part-time work, that's actually a really good thing - it shows you're actively looking for work and EDD typically processes those without issues as long as it's under your weekly benefit amount. One thing I learned that might help with your anxiety: after your first few certifications go smoothly, you start to trust the process more. The EDD system, despite all its flaws, is pretty consistent with the basic payment timeline when there are no red flags on your account. You should definitely have your rent money by Thursday! And don't worry about reporting small amounts of part-time income - I do it regularly and it rarely causes delays.

As someone who's been on unemployment for about 8 months now, I can confirm what everyone else is saying about the midnight Monday certification timeline! The key thing to remember is that EDD processes certifications in batches, and midnight submissions usually get priority in the first batch. Since your payment already switched to "paid" status on Tuesday, you're right on track for the typical timeline. One thing I'll add that might help for future certifications: I always screenshot my certification confirmation page and the "paid" status when it updates, just in case there are ever any discrepancies later. It's saved me once when there was a system glitch. Also, if you're ever worried about timing in the future, you can usually certify a few hours before midnight on Sunday night and still get the same processing speed - you don't have to wait until exactly midnight. Your Money Network card should definitely have the funds by Thursday morning at the latest. In my experience, Wednesday night deposits are pretty common too, so you might even get lucky and see it tomorrow evening!

I've been following this thread and wanted to add my experience since I'm also relatively new to the EDD system - been on unemployment for about 2 months now. The anxiety you felt about your first few certifications is so relatable! I remember refreshing the EDD website constantly after my first certification, not knowing what was normal timing. What I've learned is that midnight Monday certifications really do process the most consistently. I've tried certifying at different times and the midnight submissions always seem to get into that priority batch everyone mentions. Since your payment already switched to "paid" on Tuesday, you're experiencing the exact timeline that most of us see regularly. One thing that helped reduce my stress was realizing that EDD's system, while frustrating in many ways, is actually pretty reliable for the basic payment processing when there are no flags on your account. The fact that you reported part-time earnings and it still processed normally is a really good sign that your claim is in good standing. You should definitely have your money by Thursday for rent - I'd even bet on Wednesday evening based on the timeline you're describing! Keep us updated when it hits your Money Network card. These real-world timing examples are super helpful for other newcomers to the system.