EDD payment stuck on pending after first certification - normal wait time?

The first payment usually takes 7-10 business days to process. EDD has to verify all your information before releasing that initial payment. It's completely normal for it to still be pending after only 3 days. If it's still pending after 10 business days, then you might want to contact EDD to check if there's an issue with your claim.

mine was pending for like 2 weeks the first time lol dont worry yet

Is this your very first payment EVER from EDD or just the first one for a new claim? Because my first payment for a brand new claim back in January took over TWO WEEKS and nobody could tell me why!!! I was panicking the whole time and couldn't get through on the phone. But then suddenly it just switched to paid and the money appeared on my card the next day. But every payment after that was only 2-3 days.

I had this exact issue in February. First payment was pending for about 8 days, then suddenly changed to paid. EDD often puts a hold on first payments to verify everything is correct with your claim. If you certified on Sunday, I'd give it until at least next Monday before worrying. If it goes beyond 10 days, you definitely need to contact EDD. The problem is getting through on the phone - I had to call 47 times before getting connected when I had an issue with my second certification.

The first payment typically takes longer because your claim undergoes additional verification. The EDD system needs to confirm several things: 1. Your identity verification was successful 2. Your previous employer has had a chance to respond 3. All wage information has been verified 4. No eligibility issues were detected Most first payments process within 10 business days if everything is in order. However, if you have any pending eligibility issues or identity verification problems, it could take longer. The pending status is very normal for a first certification that's only 3 days old. I'd recommend waiting until at least 10 business days have passed. If it's still pending after that, then you should contact EDD to check if there are any issues with your claim that need to be resolved.

Have you checked your UI Online inbox? Sometimes they send a message asking for additional information that holds up the payment. I didn't realize this and my payment was pending for almost 3 weeks because I never checked my inbox and didn't respond to their question.

first payments always take forever because edd doesnt care about us. they make us wait while bills pile up and then act like its our fault for not having savings. my first payment took 12 days and i almost got evicted. the whole system is designed to make u suffer

If it goes past 10 days and you need to contact EDD, I'd recommend trying Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to an EDD representative without having to call hundreds of times. I used it when my claim was stuck for weeks and got through in about 20 minutes instead of spending days redialing. You can check out their demo video here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km or visit claimyr.com. It was a lifesaver when I was in a similar situation with my pending payment.

did u get the money on ur bank account or the edd card? cuz that makes a difference too

Did you happen to work or earn any income during the week you certified for? If you reported earnings, that sometimes triggers a manual review which can add time to the pending status.

The WORST part is when you finally get desperate enough to call, you can NEVER get through! I spent THREE DAYS trying to reach someone at EDD when my payment was pending. The phone system is COMPLETELY USELESS - it just tells you they're experiencing high call volume and DISCONNECTS you! How are we supposed to resolve issues when we can't even talk to anyone??!!

Just to follow up on what others have said - if your payment stays pending for more than 10 business days, you can also try contacting EDD through your UI Online account using the Contact EDD feature. Sometimes this can be more effective than calling. Also, make sure you continue to certify for benefits every two weeks even if your first payment is still pending. Missing a certification period can create additional complications with your claim.