EDD certification timing - normal for payment status not updating immediately?

The timing definitely matters! I've noticed when I certify Saturday night/early Sunday morning, payments process faster than any other day. EDD's system seems to have some kind of weekend batch processing. When I've certified on weekdays (like you just did), it often takes 24-48 hours for status to change from pending to paid. Don't stress yet - Tuesday certifications typically update by Wednesday night or Thursday morning in my experience.

OMG same thing literally happened to me last week!! I always certify Sunday morning but last week did it Tuesday afternoon and it took till THURSDAY to switch to paid 😡 never making that mistake again lol

The time of day and day of week you certify can affect processing times. EDD's computer systems run batch processes at scheduled times. Weekend certifications (especially Saturday night through Sunday morning) typically process faster because they're designed to handle the majority of claimants who certify on their regular bi-weekly schedule. Weekday certifications get processed in smaller batches and can take 24-72 hours to change from pending to paid. This is completely normal and not a cause for concern unless it remains pending for more than 3 business days. If you're worried about timing for rent, I recommend always certifying during the weekend window for the most predictable payment schedule.

i certify whenever and it ALWAYS takes different times to process. sometimes 12 hrs sometimes 3 days. EDD system is so frustrating!!!! never any consistency. why cant they just make it work the same everytime????

I had a similar issue that turned into a 3-week delay because there was actually a flag on my account that required an eligibility interview. If your status doesn't change to paid within 72 hours, you should call EDD immediately to check if there's an issue. When I needed to reach them, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual EDD representative after weeks of failed attempts. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. Totally worth it when you need to talk to someone at EDD urgently to resolve payment issues.

@OP - To directly answer your follow-up question: Yes, stick with Saturday night certifications if you need predictable payment timing. EDD's main processing batches run early Sunday morning, and the majority of payments processed then hit accounts via Bank of America EDD debit cards or direct deposit by Monday/Tuesday. If you have a Money Network card instead of the older BofA card, timing might be slightly different, but weekend certification is still fastest.

Update on Money Network cards: Yes, EDD has been transitioning claimants from Bank of America debit cards to Money Network debit cards since 2022. If you still have a BofA card and are currently receiving benefits, you should have received information about the transition. The new Money Network cards are being issued as claimants file new claims or reopen existing ones. Regarding the original certification timing question: I've tracked my certification times for the past year, and weekend certifications (Sat/Sun) have consistently processed 12-24 hours faster than weekday certifications. This isn't official EDD policy, just my observation from experience.