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EDD debit card delivery timeframe - still waiting after 10 days

Hi everyone, I just got approved for unemployment benefits last week (finally!) after waiting nearly a month for my claim to process. My EDD account shows that my first payment was issued 10 days ago, but I still haven't received my Money Network debit card in the mail. The payment status says 'paid' in the UI Online portal. Is this normal? How long did it take for your cards to arrive? I'm getting worried because I have rent due next week and was counting on these funds. Should I be calling EDD about this or just keep waiting?

Vera Visnjic

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It usually takes 7-10 business days for the Money Network card to arrive after your first payment is issued. The card comes separately from the payment notification. If it's been more than 10 business days (so about 2 weeks total), you should contact Money Network directly at 1-866-692-9374. They can tell you if the card was actually mailed and when. EDD doesn't handle the cards themselves.

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Mason Lopez

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Thanks! It's been exactly 10 days including weekends, so maybe I'm just being impatient. I'll give it until Monday and then call Money Network if nothing arrives by then.

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Jake Sinclair

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mine took 3 weeks!! super annoying. they never tell u its gonna take that long either. hang in there

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Mason Lopez

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3 weeks?! Ugh that's so frustrating. Did you end up calling them or did it just randomly show up one day?

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Brielle Johnson

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THE WORST PART OF THE WHOLE EDD PROCESS!!! I swear they deliberately make the card take forever so they can hold onto our money longer. My first one took 12 days back in January and when I called they just gave me the runaround saying "it's in the mail" but wouldn't give me any tracking info. The whole system is designed to make us suffer!!!

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Vera Visnjic

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That's not actually how it works. EDD transfers the funds to Money Network immediately when they issue payment. The delay is with the card production and mailing, not EDD holding funds. Money Network has the money while your card is in transit.

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Honorah King

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Having had to deal with this twice now, here's what I can share: 1. First-time cards typically take 7-10 business days (so that's 2 weeks in real time) 2. If you just reactivated an old claim but lost your previous card, it can take 5-7 business days for a replacement 3. Money Network ships from their processing center in South Dakota, so that adds time depending on where in California you live If you're approaching day 14 overall, I'd recommend calling Money Network directly. They can verify if your card was mailed and even expedite a replacement if needed (though they might charge a fee for that). In the meantime, once you get your card, set up the direct deposit option in your Money Network account to avoid this issue for future payments!

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Mason Lopez

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This is super helpful information, thank you! I didn't realize they ship from South Dakota, that explains the delay. I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit as soon as I get the card.

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Oliver Brown

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lol welcome to edd hell! my card took like 2 weeks but then my neighbor accidentally got it and held onto it for a few days before giving it to me. check with your neighbors maybe?

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Mary Bates

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Clay blendedgen

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does that service actually work? sounds too good to be true honestly. edd never answers their phones

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Jake Sinclair

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@OP mine just showed up randomly one day. no tracking or anything. so frustrating!!

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Vera Visnjic

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One thing to note - make sure your address is correct in both your UI Online account AND your Money Network account (once you receive and activate your card). Sometimes people update one but not the other, which causes issues with replacement cards or other mail from EDD.

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Mason Lopez

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That's a good point. I double-checked my UI Online account and the address is correct. I'll be sure to verify it matches when I set up the Money Network account too.

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Honorah King

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If you absolutely need the funds immediately and can't wait for the card, once your Money Network card arrives, you can set up direct deposit for future payments. The transfer from Money Network to your bank account typically takes 1-2 business days after that. For your current situation though, unfortunately you'll need to wait for that first card to arrive before you can access any funds or set up direct deposit.

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Oliver Brown

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my roomate said his came in an unmarked envelope that looked like junk mail so check ur trash maybe u threw it away?

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Mason Lopez

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Oh no, I really hope I didn't throw it away! I'll definitely double-check the mail pile and recycling bin. Thanks for the tip!

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Vera Visnjic

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Based on today's date, I'd give it until next Tuesday (which would be 14 calendar days/10 business days) before contacting Money Network. If you haven't received it by then, call them directly at 1-866-692-9374. They can verify if a card was mailed, when it was sent, and can issue a replacement if needed.

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Mason Lopez

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I think that's what I'll do. Thanks again for all your help!

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