EDD debit card timing after payment shows paid - how long to actually receive?

Congrats on getting approved! The EDD debit card usually takes 7-10 business days to arrive after your first payment shows as paid in the system. If you go to the Money Network website, you can't really track it, but once you receive it, you'll set up your account there. Just be patient - it's frustrating but normal for there to be this gap between seeing the 'paid' status and actually having funds in hand.

mine took 12 days!!! it was agony checking the mail everyday lol. but don't worry it WILL come eventually

I had this same problem last year. The first card can take 7-14 calendar days to arrive after your first payment is processed. Important things to know: 1. The Money Network card is mailed from a facility in South Dakota, so factor in that mail time 2. You can call Money Network directly at 1-866-692-9374 to check if your card has been mailed 3. If it's been more than 10 business days, you should contact EDD to make sure they have your correct mailing address 4. Once you get the card, activate it immediately and set up online access so you can transfer funds to your bank account Tip: For future payments, they'll go directly to this same card, so keep it even after you're done with unemployment. I made the mistake of cutting mine up after I got a job, then had to wait for a new one when I had an adjustment payment months later.

anyone else think its RIDICULOUS they still use these dumb cards in 2025?? just direct deposit already EDD!! every other state does it!!

If you're desperate to reach EDD to check on your card status, try using Claimyr. It helped me get through to an actual EDD rep when I couldn't get my card for over 3 weeks (turned out they had my old address). The service connects you with an EDD rep usually within an hour instead of spending days calling and getting the "too many callers" message. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km But honestly, if it's only been a day or two since your payment went to paid status, I'd wait at least 5-7 business days before getting too worried.

Does anyone know if there's a way to track these cards? My payment has been stuck at "paid" for 2 weeks but still no card. Starting to wonder if it got lost in the mail or stolen.

My payment history shows Paid but my claim balance hasn't gone down. Does that mean they haven't actually sent the money to the card yet? So confused by all this.

Quick update for everyone in this thread - after you get your card, I highly recommend setting up direct deposit from your Money Network account to your regular bank account. It's much faster for future payments. You'll still need the card initially, but after that, you can have funds automatically moved to your regular bank account within 1-2 days of certification.