How quickly can I access EDD funds after certifying on Money Network card?

After you certify, it usually takes 24-48 hours for EDD to process and deposit the payment to your Money Network card. BUT you definitely need to activate your card first! Don't wait! I made that mistake and it delayed my payment. Once the money is on your card, you can use it right away - the card works like a regular debit card at ATMs, stores, or you can transfer money to your bank account through their app. First payments sometimes take a bit longer because they're verifying everything, but since you already have the card, you should be good. I'd recommend activating it TODAY so you're all set when the money hits.

Omg thank you! I had no idea I needed to activate it first. Doing that right now! Will the app show me when the payment is pending or will it just suddenly appear?

Most of my payments hit my Money Network card within 24 hours after certifying. But I always certify at midnight when the system opens up on Sunday. If you certified later in the day, it might take until Tuesday. DEFINITELY activate your card right away! You can download the Money Network app to track when your payment posts. First payments sometimes take an extra day because of additional verification, but since you already have your card, that's a good sign your claim is processing normally.

This is NOT always true!! My first payment took FIVE DAYS to hit my card even after certifying right at midnight! EDD's system is completely broken and random. Some people get paid in 24 hours, others wait a week for NO REASON AT ALL. They never explain the delays either. It's all about luck with their terrible system. Just warning you not to count on it for rent until you actually SEE the money there!!!

i certified sunday too and my payment just hit my card like an hour ago so check yours

Really? That's fast! I just activated my card and downloaded the app but it's not showing anything yet. Fingers crossed it comes through by tomorrow!

Certification processing times and payment deposits to Money Network cards generally follow this timeline:\n\n- Sunday/Monday certification: Payment processing begins immediately\n- Payment shows as \

If you need to reach EDD to check on payment status, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation where my payment was delayed and I needed to make rent. Used their service and got through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes instead of calling for days with no luck. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km - saved me a ton of frustration when I was panicking about my delayed payment.

Just wanted to add... make sure your certification doesn't have any issues that could delay payment! I certified on Sunday once and didn't get paid for over a week because I accidentally reported some income wrong and my certification got flagged for review. Double-check your UI Online account to make sure your certification status shows \

Just checked and it still says

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Thank you! I'll try to be patient but it's stressful when rent is due so soon. I've got the card activated and the app installed now, so hopefully it updates to

hey did ur payment go thru yet? mine changed from pending to paid this morning but still not on card

Yes!!! It finally changed to paid this morning and the money just hit my card about an hour ago! Such a relief. Now I can pay my rent on time. Thanks for checking!

That's great news! For future reference, here's what I've learned about the Money Network card after using it for months:\n\n1. You can set up direct deposit to your bank from the Money Network app or website (takes 1-3 business days)\n2. ATM withdrawals at AllPoint or MoneyPass ATMs are free (there's an ATM locator in the app)\n3. You can use it like a regular debit card for purchases anywhere Visa is accepted\n4. Keep your card even after your claim ends - EDD will use the same card if you ever need benefits again\n5. There's a customer service number on the back of your card for any card-specific issues\n\nGlad everything worked out for your rent payment!

my brother lost his card last year and had to get a new one. took like 10 days to arrive and the fee was like $10 i think??? so def keep track of it

Glad to hear you got your payment sorted out! Just wanted to add a few tips for anyone else dealing with Money Network card timing issues: If you're ever in a tight spot waiting for your EDD payment and need to access funds quickly, you can actually get cash back when making purchases at most grocery stores and pharmacies (usually up to $40-100 depending on the store). Also, if you have multiple weeks to certify, they'll all get deposited together once processing is complete, so don't panic if you see a larger amount than expected. The Money Network mobile app also sends push notifications when deposits hit your account, which is super helpful for tracking payments in real time!

Great to see this worked out! Just wanted to share my experience for anyone else reading - I've been on EDD for about 8 months now and the timing has gotten pretty predictable for me. I always certify Sunday night around 11pm and my Money Network card gets the deposit by Tuesday morning 99% of the time. The key things that helped me were: 1) Setting up text alerts through the Money Network app so I know immediately when funds hit, 2) Double-checking my certification before submitting (one small mistake can delay everything), and 3) Having a backup plan for tight timing situations. For rent payments, I've found that most landlords are understanding about a 1-2 day delay if you explain it's EDD processing time - just communicate early! Also pro tip: you can pay rent directly with the Money Network card at some property management companies, which saves you from having to transfer to your bank account first.