How long before Money Network debit card arrives after EDD claim approval?

mine took 10 days to come in the mail

The Money Network debit card typically arrives 7-10 business days after your first payment is issued. There's no tracking number provided unfortunately. If it's been more than 10 business days, you should contact Bank of America (who issues the cards) at 1-866-692-9374 to check on status. They're usually better to reach than EDD. One thing to note - they don't automatically send a new card if you've had one before (even years ago). If you previously had an EDD debit card, they'll load funds onto that old card. If you no longer have it, you'll need to request a replacement.

Better switch to direct deposit asap!!! The cards are nothing but trouble. Mine got lost in the mail twice and then got frozen for "suspicious activity" when I finally got it. Such a headache

OMG I just went thru this exact same thing!!! It took exactly 8 days to get my card (that was including weekend days). But here's the stupid thing - they don't tell you that the envelope looks like junk mail! It came in this plain white envelope that I almost threw away. No EDD markings or anything obvious. So check your mail CAREFULLY.

If you need to contact EDD about your card not arriving (if it's been more than 10 business days), good luck getting through on the phone lines. I spent 3 weeks trying to reach someone about my lost card. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep within 15 minutes! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once I got through, the rep was able to verify my card had been mailed and gave me the date it was sent out. When it still didn't arrive after 15 days, I called Bank of America directly to request a replacement.

I've been working in the HR department for 12 years and have helped many employees navigate unemployment. Here's what you need to know about the Money Network debit cards: 1. Standard delivery time: 7-10 business days after your first payment is issued 2. The envelope is very plain with no obvious EDD markings 3. Cards are mailed from Ohio, not California 4. There is no tracking information provided 5. You can check if it was mailed by calling Bank of America EDD customer service at 1-866-692-9374 If 10 business days have passed, request an expedited replacement card from Bank of America. They can send one via express mail in 3-5 business days. As others have mentioned, setting up direct deposit for future payments is recommended. You can do this through your UI Online account even while waiting for your card.

One additional tip: When you do get your card, I highly recommend immediately setting up the Money Network mobile app. You can transfer funds from the card to your bank account without fees, set up alerts for deposits, and view your transaction history. Much easier than calling the automated system every time.

when i filed last year my card never came and i had to call them like 20 times!!! turns out they sent it to my old address even tho i updated my address on the edd website. double check your address is correct in BOTH your edd account AND with bank of america edd department. they dont always match up for some weird reason

Has anyone else had their card show up but with no money on it? That happened to my roommate and it turned out EDD had put a stop payment on it for some identity verification thing they never told him about. Make sure you keep checking your UI Online account for any notices even while you're waiting for the card!

does anybody know if you can pick up the card in person somewhere instead of waiting for mail??? i need my money NOW

Just wanted to share my recent experience to help ease your anxiety! I got my claim approved about 2 weeks ago and was in the exact same boat - constantly checking my mailbox and worrying about bills. My card arrived on day 9 (business days) in a super plain white envelope that I almost missed. A few things that might help while you wait: - Call Bank of America EDD at 1-866-692-9374 to confirm your mailing address is correct (learned this from reading other posts!) - Set up direct deposit for future payments through your UI Online account - you can do this now even while waiting for the card - Keep checking your UI Online account for any notices or holds The waiting is the worst part, but hang in there! Based on everyone's experiences here, you should have it within the next few days. And definitely don't throw away any plain envelopes - mine literally looked like junk mail.

I'm in a similar situation - got approved 6 days ago and still anxiously checking the mailbox every day! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been really helpful. I had no idea about the plain envelope thing or that the cards come from Ohio. Quick question for those who've been through this - when you activate the card, is the money immediately available or is there another waiting period? I'm trying to plan when I can actually pay my rent! Also, has anyone had issues with ATM withdrawals or are there daily limits I should know about? Thanks to everyone sharing their timelines and tips - this community is a lifesaver when EDD's customer service is impossible to reach!

Just got my card today after 8 business days! For anyone still waiting, here's what I wish I had known: the envelope is SO plain it literally looks like spam mail - no EDD logo or anything. I almost tossed it! Also, make sure to activate it right away because there's a time limit (30 days I think). The activation was super quick, just needed my SSN and claim number. Money was available immediately after activation. Definitely download the Money Network app too - way easier than calling to check your balance. Hang in there everyone, it does come!

Wow. Sounds like they take the 7-10 business days seriously.

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this nightmare last year. My card took 12 business days to arrive, which was longer than the typical 7-10 days everyone mentions. Turns out there was a mail delay in my area that week. Pro tip: if you're really stressed about timing, you can call Bank of America EDD customer service and they can tell you the exact date your card was mailed. They won't give you tracking info (because there isn't any), but at least you'll know it's actually in the mail system. Also, I learned the hard way that if you move while waiting for your card, you need to update your address with BOTH EDD and Bank of America separately - they don't automatically sync. The waiting is brutal when you're broke, but based on all these responses it seems like most people get theirs within the expected timeframe. Hang in there OP, you're almost through the worst part!

I went through this exact same stress a few months ago! Mine took exactly 9 business days to arrive. Here's what helped me stay sane while waiting: 1. Called Bank of America EDD (1-866-692-9374) on day 5 to confirm my address was correct - they were actually really helpful and confirmed when it was mailed 2. Set up direct deposit immediately for future payments through UI Online 3. Asked my landlord for a 3-day extension on rent just in case (most are understanding about unemployment delays) The card came in the most boring white envelope ever - seriously looked like credit card junk mail. But once I activated it, the money was available instantly. The Money Network app is decent for checking balance and transferring to your bank account. You're already 4 business days in, so you should have it by early next week based on everyone's timelines here. I know the waiting is torture when bills are due, but it will come! Just don't throw away any plain white envelopes in the meantime 😊

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got approved 6 days ago and have been obsessively checking my mailbox every single day. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so helpful - I had no idea the envelope would look like junk mail or that the cards come from Ohio. One thing I'm curious about - has anyone had issues with their payment status changing from "Paid" to something else while waiting for the card? Mine still shows as paid for both weeks, but I keep paranoidly checking in case something goes wrong. Also, for those who got their cards, did you get any kind of email notification when EDD processed the payment, or does it just show up in your account? The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're broke and stressed about bills. Thanks to everyone sharing their timelines and tips - it really helps to know I'm not alone in this anxiety! Fingers crossed mine shows up in the next few days 🤞

I'm in the exact same boat! Got my approval 5 days ago and have been anxiously waiting for that card to show up. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - I was starting to worry something was wrong since it's been almost a week. The tip about the plain white envelope looking like junk mail is so helpful! I would have definitely thrown that away thinking it was spam. And I had no idea the cards come from Ohio, which explains the longer shipping time. I'm definitely going to call Bank of America tomorrow to double-check my address is correct like others suggested. It's so frustrating that there's no tracking info, but based on all these timelines it sounds like most people get theirs between days 7-10. I'm trying to stay patient but it's hard when rent is due next week! At least now I know I'm not the only one going through this stress. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is way more helpful than trying to get through to EDD on the phone! 🙏

I'm currently on day 7 of waiting for my card after approval and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I was getting really worried since it's been a full week, but seeing everyone's consistent 7-10 business day timelines is reassuring. The plain white envelope tip is a game changer - I've been expecting something official looking with EDD branding. Now I know to carefully check every piece of mail! I called Bank of America yesterday using that 1-866-692-9374 number someone posted and they confirmed my card was mailed 5 days ago and my address is correct, so hopefully it arrives early next week. One question for those who've received their cards - did you have to sign for it or did it just show up in your regular mail? I work during the day and I'm worried about missing a delivery that requires signature. Also planning to set up direct deposit immediately once I get access to avoid this stress in the future! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community support means so much when you're stressed about finances! 🙏

well I also was approved and my status also says debit, but I have a prior money network card that has not expired yet and the money has already been sent out but no money on the card!?

That's a common issue! If you have an existing Money Network card that hasn't expired, EDD automatically loads funds onto that card instead of sending a new one. However, there can be delays or issues with the funds actually appearing on your existing card. Here are a few things to check: 1. Call Bank of America EDD at 1-866-692-9374 to verify the funds were actually sent to your card 2. Check if your card has any holds or restrictions that might be blocking the deposit 3. Sometimes there's a 24-48 hour delay between when EDD says "paid" and when the money actually hits the card 4. Make sure your card hasn't been deactivated for inactivity (even if it hasn't expired) If the funds were sent but aren't showing up after a couple days, Bank of America can usually trace the payment and resolve any issues. They're generally more helpful than trying to reach EDD directly!

I'm in week 2 of waiting for my card and this thread has been a lifesaver! Got approved 8 business days ago and starting to get really anxious, but seeing everyone's consistent timelines helps me realize I'm still in the normal range. Called Bank of America this morning using that number everyone's been sharing (1-866-692-9374) and they confirmed my card was mailed 6 days ago to the correct address. The rep was actually super helpful and said with recent mail delays in my area, it could take up to 12 business days total. For anyone else waiting - definitely call to confirm your address is right! Turns out they had my apartment number slightly wrong (missing a letter) but the rep was able to update it in their system. She said if my card doesn't arrive by day 10, they can send an expedited replacement. The stress is real when bills are piling up, but this community support has kept me sane. Will definitely be setting up direct deposit the second I get this card! 🤞