Money Network card delivery timeline after EDD payment issued - worried about fraud

mine took like 10 days after my first payment was approved. think they say 7-10 business days on their website but who knows with the post office these days lol

The official timeline from EDD is 7-10 business days after your first payment is issued. Remember that business days don't include weekends or holidays. If you don't receive it within that timeframe, you should definitely call Money Network directly at 1-866-320-8699 to report it possibly lost/stolen. Don't wait too long because if someone does get your card, they could drain your benefits. Also, as soon as you get your card, immediately register it online and set up account alerts. You can also set up direct deposit through the Money Network app once you have your card so future payments go straight to your bank account instead.

The EDD and their stupid Money Network cards are THE WORST!!! I waited almost THREE WEEKS for mine last year while my bills piled up. Called Money Network and they were useless - said it was "in the mail" but couldn't tell me anything else. When I finally got it, the activation process was a nightmare too - kept saying my information didn't match their records even though I was entering everything EXACTLY as it appeared on my claim. Why can't they just use direct deposit from the beginning like a normal government agency??? The whole system seems designed to make everything as difficult as possible.

I'm dealing with a similar situation - my payment was issued 8 days ago but no card yet. I'm in the Central Valley and mail service here has been terrible lately. One thing I learned from the EDD website is that the cards are mailed from South Dakota, so that adds to the transit time. I've been trying to call the EDD to ask about this, but of course I can't get through. Has anyone used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to reach an agent? I saw a video demo (https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km) and it looks like they can actually get you connected to a real person at EDD. Wondering if it's worth trying to check on my card status.

To answer your specific question about when to call - if it's been more than 10 business days since your payment was issued, you should definitely contact Money Network. Their customer service is actually better than EDD's in my experience. One important tip - when your card does arrive, immediately transfer the funds to your bank account using the Money Network app or website. Don't leave large amounts sitting on the card. There have been numerous reports of card skimming at ATMs targeting these cards specifically. Also, be aware that the envelope is very plain and doesn't say EDD or Money Network anywhere on it - it's designed to not attract attention, but that also means it can be easily mistaken for junk mail. It will come from "Bank of America" even though they're not handling the cards anymore.

my freind didnt get his card for almost a month becuz they sent it to his old adress even tho he updated everything in the system!!! make sure ur address is correct in BOTH edd account AND money network when u activate it!

This is why I HATE the EDD system so much! Why should people already struggling without income have to wait weeks for a stupid piece of plastic to access THEIR MONEY that's already been approved??? It's 2025 for crying out loud! Every other financial service can send money electronically from day one!

Just to wrap this up with some accurate information: 1. Official timeline: 7-10 business days from first payment issued 2. If not received by then, call Money Network at 1-866-320-8699 3. The envelope is plain and comes from South Dakota 4. Once received, register online immediately 5. Set up direct deposit for future payments 6. Keep your address updated in BOTH systems Hope this helps! Let us know when your card arrives.