How long after ID verification until EDD benefit card arrives?

In my experience, the Money Network card typically arrives 10-14 business days after your identity verification is accepted. EDD doesn't provide tracking info, unfortunately. Once your claim shows as 'approved' on UI Online, the card shipping process has begun, but there's a separate department that handles that. I'd give it until at least day 14 before getting too concerned.

mine took almost 3 weeks!! they say 7-10 days but thats not true for everyone. check ur mailbox carefully cuz it comes in plain envelope and i almost threw mine away thinking it was junk mail. no tracking #

The EXACT same thing happened to me last month! I verified my identity and then the WAITING GAME began. 13 days later the card finally showed up. EDD is absolutely terrible about communicating about these cards. I called Money Network directly at 855-291-0202 and they were able to at least confirm when the card was mailed, but they wouldn't tell me when it would arrive. Dealing with EDD is like pulling teeth!!!! Their website is stuck in 1998 technology I swear. Why can't they just use direct deposit like normal government agencies?!?

It sounds like your claim is progressing normally. Here's what's actually happening: Once your ID verification is accepted, EDD marks your claim as approved. Then they process your payments, which triggers Money Network to issue your debit card. The 7-10 business days timeframe starts when Money Network receives the instruction to issue your card, not when your verification is approved. For first-time claims, it typically takes 10-14 business days total from verification acceptance to card delivery. If you're concerned about making rent, you have a few options: 1. Call Money Network directly at 855-291-0202 to confirm if your card has been mailed 2. Check your UI Online account daily - when your payments switch from "pending payment" to "paid," your card is likely already in transit 3. Once you receive your card, you can set up direct deposit for future payments by creating an account on the Money Network website

I had a similar situation back in January. After ID.me verification, my claim status changed to approved within 48 hours, but it took 11 business days for the Money Network card to arrive. The annoying part is there's practically no way to track it. I was getting so frustrated with the waiting that I started calling EDD to check if there was an issue. If you need to reach EDD directly about this, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it helped me get through to an actual human at EDD after days of failed attempts. They have a video demo here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The agent I spoke with confirmed my card had been requested but couldn't provide shipping details. At least I had peace of mind knowing it was in process. Hang in there!

btw my roommate never got his card at all!! had to call and request a replacement after waiting 3 wks. check ur address is right on the edd website

To answer your earlier question - yes, your payments will change from "pending payment" to "paid" before your card arrives. That's actually a good indicator that your card is on the way. The status changes when the funds are transferred to Money Network, not when you activate the card. Also, once you receive your card, make sure you immediately set up your account on the Money Network website. You can arrange for direct deposit of funds to your bank account for future payments, which is much more convenient than using the debit card.

mine came in exactly 8 days so dont panick yet ur still in the normal window

Now that one of your payments has switched to "paid" status, that's a very good sign! The card is likely already in the mail. Since this is your first benefit payment, most people receive their card within 5-7 days after the payment status changes to "paid." Just make sure to activate the card immediately when it arrives by calling the number on the sticker. Then create your Money Network account online to manage your funds and set up direct deposit if desired. For future reference, all subsequent payments will be automatically loaded onto this same card or transferred to your bank account if you set up direct deposit.

I'm in a similar boat - just finished ID verification 6 days ago and anxiously waiting for my card! Reading through these responses is really reassuring. I had no idea about the Money Network phone number (855-291-0202) so I'm definitely going to try calling them tomorrow to at least confirm if my card has been mailed. The waiting is the worst part, especially when you're counting on that money for basic expenses. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and timelines - it helps to know this delay is totally normal even though EDD's "7-10 business days" seems optimistic!