EDD sent new debit card while current one not expired - activation confusion

just wait till the old one expires and then activate the new 1. nothin complicated

You should actually activate the new card right away, but you can continue using your old card until it expires. When your old card expires, the remaining balance will automatically transfer to your new card. I went through this last year and called Money Network to confirm. The activation instructions should be on a sticker on the front of your card - usually you just call the number and set a PIN.

I HAD THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM last month!!!!! EDD sent me a card with NO WARNING and I thought it was a scam at first!!! The customer service said to activate right away but KEEP USING the old card until it expires. Then check your balance transferred. It took like 3 business days after my old card expired for everything to show up on my new card. So frustrating how they don't explain ANYTHING clearly!!!! 😡😡😡

Here's the exact process: 1. Activate your new Money Network card immediately by calling the number on the sticker 2. Continue using your old card until its expiration date 3. Once your old card expires, wait 1-2 business days for the system to automatically transfer your remaining balance 4. If the balance doesn't appear after 3 business days, call Money Network support I recommend making any essential withdrawals or purchases before your old card expires, just to be safe. The automatic transfer usually works smoothly, but it's better to be prepared.

my cousin works for the bank and said you HAVE TO spend all your money before the old card expires or you could lose it!!!! the transfer doesn't always work!!!

Update: I called the number on the sticker and activated my new card. The rep confirmed I should keep using my old card until it expires, and the balance will transfer automatically within 1-2 business days after expiration. He said I can check my balance online during the transition. Thanks everyone for the help!

FYI for anyone else who finds this thread - I had this same situation and my funds transferred fine, but my automatic bill payments had to be set up again with the new card. The card number changes, so anything on autopay needs to be updated after you activate the new card.

Glad you got it sorted! One more tip - take a screenshot of your balance right before your old card expires. That way, if there are any discrepancies during the transfer, you have documentation of exactly how much should be on your new card.