EDD debit card delivery timeframe - still waiting after 10 days

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.

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

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!!!

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!

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?

I had the same issue last month and got so frustrated with waiting. After trying to call EDD for THREE DAYS with no luck (kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message), I found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual EDD rep in about 20 minutes. The rep was able to confirm my card had been mailed and gave me the exact date. Saved me so much stress! Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - totally worth it instead of spending hours redialing.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Just wanted to add that if you're really in a bind financially while waiting for the card, some local food banks and community assistance programs can help with emergency food/utility assistance. I know it doesn't solve the rent issue, but it might free up other money you have to cover rent until your EDD card arrives. Also, if you explain the situation to your landlord with documentation showing your payment was issued, some are understanding about EDD delays since it's such a common issue. Worth a shot if you have a decent relationship with them.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and it was so stressful! Mine ended up taking 13 days total, which felt like forever when you're counting on those funds. A few things that helped me: 1. Keep checking your mailbox daily - like others mentioned, it comes in a pretty plain envelope that's easy to miss 2. If you have informed delivery through USPS, keep an eye on that for any mail from "Money Network" 3. Don't panic if it hits the 2-week mark - that seems to be pretty normal based on what I've seen here The waiting is the worst part, but once you get that card and set up direct deposit, future payments go much smoother. Hang in there, it should arrive soon! And definitely call Money Network if you hit day 14 with no card.

This help me navigate and save time tracking my payment information and card tracking too. Thank you saved me a trip to the edd Disability office 👍🏾

I would like to add that I received disability benefits I’m 2020 along with another coworker and we received our debit cards weeks in advance of receiving the electronic payment notices and award letters! Idk why it’s being sent after it paid but it’s not right at all since processing claims takes way longer now im 2025 smh

I'm actually going through this exact same situation right now! My first payment was issued 8 days ago and I'm anxiously checking the mail every day. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - sounds like 10-14 days is pretty normal, even though it feels like forever when you're waiting on those funds. I think I'll follow the advice here and wait until the 2-week mark before calling Money Network. It's frustrating that they don't provide any tracking or updates, but at least now I know what to expect. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

I'm currently on day 12 waiting for my EDD debit card and this thread has been a lifesaver! It's so reassuring to see that I'm not alone in this situation and that 10-14 days seems to be the normal range. I've been checking my mailbox obsessively and even signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after reading the suggestions here. The anxiety of waiting for funds when you have bills due is real, but knowing that others have successfully received their cards after similar wait times helps me stay patient. I'm planning to call Money Network on Monday if it doesn't arrive by then (which would be day 15). Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - it really helps newcomers like me know what to expect!

I'm currently on day 6 waiting for my EDD debit card and this thread has been incredibly helpful! It's such a relief to see that 10-14 days is normal - I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong. I just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after reading about it here, which seems like a great way to track any incoming mail from Money Network. The waiting is definitely stressful when you have bills coming up, but reading everyone's experiences helps manage the anxiety. I'll plan to call Money Network around day 14-15 if it hasn't arrived by then. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines and advice - it really helps newcomers like me know this is just part of the process!

I'm on day 11 waiting for my EDD debit card and this thread has been such a huge help! Reading everyone's experiences has really calmed my nerves - I was convinced something had gone wrong since I keep hearing horror stories about EDD. It's reassuring to know that 10-14 days is actually pretty standard, even though it feels like an eternity when you're counting on those funds. I've been religiously checking my mailbox and just set up USPS Informed Delivery yesterday after seeing how many people recommended it here. The plain envelope tip is super helpful too - I probably would have tossed it thinking it was junk mail! Planning to give it until early next week before calling Money Network, but feeling much more confident now that it will actually show up. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and keeping the rest of us sane during this waiting game!

I'm currently on day 5 waiting for my EDD debit card and this entire thread has been incredibly reassuring! When I first saw that my payment was issued but no card arrived after a few days, I started panicking and wondering if something went wrong with my address or if the card got lost. Reading everyone's experiences showing that 10-14 days is totally normal has really helped calm my anxiety. I just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after seeing so many recommendations here - what a great tip! It's also really helpful to know about the plain envelope situation since I definitely would have assumed it was junk mail. The waiting is definitely stressful when you have bills coming up, but knowing that so many others have successfully received their cards after similar timeframes gives me hope. I'll plan to wait until around day 14 before calling Money Network, and will definitely set up direct deposit once I get the card to avoid this wait time for future payments. Thank you everyone for sharing your timelines and advice - this community is a lifesaver for newcomers navigating this process!

I'm on day 7 waiting for my EDD debit card and this thread has been incredibly helpful! It's amazing how much anxiety this waiting period causes - I've been checking the mailbox multiple times a day and constantly refreshing my UI Online account hoping something would change. Reading everyone's experiences confirming that 10-14 days is totally normal has really put my mind at ease. I just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after seeing so many people recommend it here - wish I had known about that service earlier! The tip about the plain envelope is super valuable too since I definitely would have assumed it was junk mail and possibly thrown it away. It's frustrating that there's no tracking or status updates for the card delivery, but at least now I know this is just part of the process. Planning to wait until day 14 before calling Money Network, and I'll definitely set up direct deposit immediately once I get the card to avoid this stressful waiting game for future payments. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and keeping newcomers like me sane during this process!

I'm on day 8 waiting for my EDD debit card and this thread has been such a blessing! When my payment status changed to "paid" but no card showed up after a few days, I started spiraling thinking I'd given them the wrong address or something had gotten lost. Reading through everyone's experiences has been so reassuring - it's clear that 10-14 days is completely normal even though it feels like forever when you're depending on those funds. I immediately signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after seeing all the recommendations here, and I'm keeping a close eye on any mail from Money Network. The plain envelope tip is clutch - I definitely would have mistaken it for junk mail and potentially thrown it away! It's frustrating that there's no tracking or real-time updates, but knowing that so many others have successfully received their cards within this timeframe gives me hope. I'll wait until around day 14 before calling Money Network, and I'm definitely setting up direct deposit the moment I get this card activated. Thank you all for sharing your timelines and advice - this community is keeping me sane during what would otherwise be a very stressful waiting period!

I'm on day 14 waiting for my EDD debit card and finally called Money Network this morning after reading all the advice here! The representative was actually really helpful - she confirmed that my card was mailed on day 7 but got delayed in transit. She's expediting a replacement card at no charge and it should arrive within 3-5 business days. For anyone else hitting the 2-week mark, definitely call that 1-866-692-9374 number - they can see exactly what happened with your card and get you a replacement if needed. This thread saved my sanity during the waiting period, so thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and timelines!

I'm on day 6 waiting for my EDD debit card and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Reading everyone's experiences has really eased my anxiety - I was starting to worry that something went wrong when the card didn't show up after a few days. It's so reassuring to see that 10-14 days is completely normal, even though it feels like an eternity when you're counting on those funds for bills. I just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery after seeing so many recommendations here - what a great tip! Also keeping an eye out for that plain envelope so I don't accidentally toss it with junk mail. The waiting is definitely stressful, but knowing that so many others have successfully received their cards within this timeframe gives me hope. I'll plan to wait until around day 14 before calling Money Network, and I'm definitely setting up direct deposit immediately once I get the card to avoid this anxiety for future payments. Thank you all for sharing your timelines and advice - this community is keeping me sane during what would otherwise be a very nerve-wracking process!