How to set up EDD direct deposit? Can't find bank info section anywhere

the direct deposit option should be under payment preferences when u log in. just click on ur dashboard and look for something about payment methods.

The EDD direct deposit feature is being rolled out gradually, so not all claimants have access to it yet. If you don't see the option in your UI Online account, you're likely not in the current phase of the rollout. When it becomes available for your account, you'll see a new section called "Payment Preferences" under the "Claims & Payments" tab. For now, you'll still receive the Money Network debit card for your first payment. Once the direct deposit option becomes available to you, you can switch and future payments will be deposited directly to your bank account. Just keep checking your UI Online account weekly as they're continuing to expand access throughout 2025.

Same boat!!! Been looking EVERYWHERE for this stupid direct deposit option and can't find it anywhere!! So frustrating that some people get it and others don't. typical EDD making everything more complicated than it needs to be 🤦‍♀️

I actually just went through this process last month. The direct deposit feature is being implemented in phases based on the last digit of your Social Security Number. EDD hasn't published the exact schedule, but they're adding about 10% of claimants each month. When it's available to you, you'll receive both an email notification and a message in your UI Online inbox with instructions. The option will appear under Claims & Payments > Payment Methods (it's a new tab they add). In the meantime, you will receive the Money Network card. I recommend activating it anyway since your first few payments will likely go there before direct deposit becomes available to you. The card actually works pretty well - you can transfer funds from it to your bank account through the Money Network mobile app.

EDD is ALWAYS behind on everything!!! Every other state has had direct deposit for YEARS and California is just getting around to it in 2025?? Meanwhile we're all stuck with these garbage prepaid cards that charge fees for everything and have the WORST customer service ever if there's a problem. I had my card frozen for "suspicious activity" just for buying groceries and it took TWO WEEKS to get it fixed. TWO WEEKS without access to MY MONEY. This whole system is a joke.

i dont understand why everyones complaining about the card?? ive been using it for months and never had any issues. just take the money out at an atm or use it like a normal debit card. simple.

do we get to keep the money network card even after setting up direct deposit? i actually kinda like having a separate card for my unemployment money so i can track what im spending

Update for everyone: I just checked the EDD website and they posted that direct deposit should be available to ALL claimants by September 2025. They're adding about 10-15% of accounts each month in batches. When your account gets the update, you'll receive both an email and a UI Online inbox notification with instructions for setting up direct deposit.

wait if i already have the money network card and then i set up direct deposit later will they automatically switch my payments over or do i have to call them??