EDD payment delay for this week - anyone else still waiting?

same boat here! certified sunday, says paid in the system but my direct deposit isnt here yet. never happened before in 8 months of claims

There's actually a notice on the EDD website about a temporary payment processing delay affecting claims certified between June 19-21, 2025. They're saying payments might be delayed by 24-48 hours but should all be processed by end of day Thursday. This happens occasionally when they're updating their payment systems or during holiday weeks (though this isn't a holiday week). As long as your UI Online account shows 'paid' status, you should be fine - just delayed.

this happens to me EVERY OTHER MONTH i swear!! EDD is the WORST at communicating these things!!! why dont they TEXT everyone when there's a delay instead of burying it on their website?? some of us have BILLS TO PAY!!!!

If you're worried about the timing for your rent, I'd recommend calling EDD directly to confirm exactly when the payment will process. The automated system can't tell you about these processing delays. Sometimes the representatives can expedite transfers in urgent situations, especially when rent is involved. I had a similar situation last year and was able to get my payment expedited after explaining my circumstances. The trick is actually getting through to a live person though - the phone lines are still a nightmare.

I went through this exact situation last month! After trying to call for 3 days straight, I finally used Claimyr.com to get through to an EDD rep. It basically places the call for you and calls you back when it gets an agent on the line. Saved me hours of redial frustration. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD rep was able to tell me exactly when my payment would hit my account and it was a huge relief. Might be worth a try if you need to talk to someone before your rent is due.

Just an FYI on these payment delays - this often happens at the end of each quarter (March, June, September, December) when EDD does system maintenance. I've been on UI for almost 16 months now (finally starting a new job next week!) and noticed this pattern. It's always stressful but the money has always shown up eventually. One tip: if you're worried about rent timing, you can call your Money Network card directly at the number on the back and ask if there are any pending deposits. Sometimes they can see incoming transfers before they actually post to your available balance.

my sister works at bank of america and she said somethings going on with the ACH transfers all over california not just EDD stuff. might be related

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment finally hit my Money Network card this morning (Thursday). Checked at 6am and it wasn't there, but when I checked again at 9:30am, the funds were available! Hopefully everyone else's payments are coming through too. Thanks for all the help and insights!

This is such a stressful situation but glad to see the payments are finally coming through! I'm new to EDD benefits and this thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea these kinds of delays could happen even when it shows "paid" in the system. Definitely bookmarking this for future reference and will remember to check for notices on their website during certification weeks. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips!

Just want to add that if anyone is still waiting for their payment, you can also check the EDD website under "Payment Information" to see if there's a specific hold or issue with your claim. Sometimes payments get flagged for review even when they show as "paid" initially. I learned this the hard way after waiting 5 days for a payment that turned out to have an identity verification hold on it. Also, for future reference, EDD typically processes payments in batches throughout the day, so even if yours doesn't come with the first wave in the morning, it might arrive later in the afternoon. The uncertainty is the worst part but hang in there!

As someone who just went through my first EDD payment delay last month, I can totally relate to the panic! What helped me was realizing that EDD's "paid" status basically means they've approved and queued your payment, but it still has to go through their banking partners and the ACH system before hitting your account. I started keeping a simple spreadsheet tracking my certification dates, when payments usually arrive, and any delays - it's helped me spot patterns and not freak out as much when things are a day or two late. Also learned to always screenshot my "paid" status just in case there are any disputes later. The waiting game is brutal but this community has been amazing for getting real answers when EDD's customer service is impossible to reach!

This whole thread has been incredibly reassuring and educational! I'm relatively new to EDD benefits (just started my claim two months ago) and had no idea these kinds of payment delays could happen even when everything shows as "paid" in the system. The stress of waiting for money you're counting on is real - I can totally understand the panic about rent being due. I love all the practical tips people have shared here, especially about checking for notices on the EDD website, calling Money Network directly, and keeping documentation with screenshots. It's clear this community really looks out for each other and shares valuable real-world experience that you just can't get from EDD's official resources. Definitely going to implement some of these strategies going forward, particularly the spreadsheet tracking idea. Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and helping newcomers like me navigate this often frustrating system!

I've been dealing with EDD for about 6 months now and this thread perfectly captures the anxiety these payment delays cause! What really helped me was setting up text alerts through my bank so I get notified the moment any deposit hits my account - saves me from obsessively checking the app every hour. Also discovered that if you use the EDD debit card, you can call the automated balance line (the number on the back) and it will tell you about pending deposits before they show in your available balance. One more tip: I started certifying earlier on Sunday mornings rather than Sunday evening because I noticed payments seem to process faster when certified earlier in the day - might just be coincidence but worth trying! This community has been such a lifesaver for navigating all these little quirks that EDD never tells you about.

Reading through all these experiences really highlights how much we have to become our own advocates when dealing with EDD! I've been on unemployment for about 4 months now and this thread is like a masterclass in practical EDD survival tips. The combination of setting up bank alerts, screenshotting everything, keeping a tracking spreadsheet, and knowing about the automated balance line for the EDD card - these are the real-world strategies that actually matter. It's frustrating that we have to figure all this out through trial and error and community support rather than having EDD provide clear guidance, but I'm so grateful for forums like this where people share what they've learned. I'm definitely implementing several of these tips going forward, especially the Sunday morning certification timing and the documentation practices. Thanks to everyone for turning what could have been a panic-inducing situation into a learning opportunity for the whole community!

This entire thread has been incredibly educational! I'm about 3 months into my EDD journey and experiencing my first payment delay this week - was starting to panic until I found this discussion. The collective wisdom here is amazing: from checking the EDD notices page to setting up bank alerts, documenting everything with screenshots, and even the tip about certifying early Sunday morning. It's both reassuring and frustrating to see how common these delays are, but knowing there are specific things we can do to better navigate the system makes me feel much more prepared. I'm definitely going to start implementing the spreadsheet tracking system and screenshot documentation right away. Thanks to everyone for sharing their hard-earned knowledge - this community is truly a lifeline when dealing with EDD's quirks and poor communication!