Money Network card delivery timeline & transfer options after EDD payment approval

The Money Network card usually takes 7-10 business days to arrive after your first payment is processed. Since your payment just went through yesterday, I'd expect the card around the first week of April. Don't worry about Money Network not having you in their system yet - there's often a 1-2 day delay between EDD approving payment and Money Network receiving your info to create the card account. Once you get the card, transfers to your bank account typically take 2-3 business days. The card is generally the fastest option vs paper checks. If you need funds urgently, you can actually call Money Network once your card is in their system (try again tomorrow) and request expedited delivery of your card for a fee (around $10-15).

i got my card like 2 weeks after my first payment. but my friend got hers in 5 days so it rly depends i guess??

I requested paper checks instead of the card because I had my identity stolen a few years ago and I'm paranoid about cards. The checks came about 4-5 days after certification. They're drawn on Bank of America (they handle the payment processing for EDD). One thing to note - if you switch to paper checks now, it might delay your current payment while they process the change. So if you need money ASAP, stick with the card for now and you can change your preference later. Also be aware that BofA and Money Network are different systems. The old unemployment used BofA cards, but since 2023 they use Money Network. So if you had unemployment before that, that's why you saw money in BofA.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!! I waited almost THREE WEEKS for my Money Network card and when it finally came, it was impossible to activate! Their website kept crashing and when I finally got through on the phone after TWO HOURS on hold, they said my card was flagged for "security reasons" and I had to verify my identity AGAIN even though I already did the ID.me verification with EDD!!!! Just be prepared for a nightmare. Print screenshots of everything. Document every call. The left hand doesn't know what the right is doing over there.

To answer your question about checking if you're in Money Network's system without calling - unfortunately there isn't a way to check online before you have the card. Their online account creation requires the actual card number. But you can try calling EDD directly to confirm they've transmitted your payment info to Money Network. If you can get through to a rep, they can sometimes see on their end if the transfer of information has occurred.

If you need to reach EDD quickly about this, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation last month - needed to find out why my payments were delayed and couldn't get through on the regular line. Claimyr connected me to an EDD rep in about 15 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a video demo of how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD rep was able to confirm my payment had been sent to Money Network and gave me the exact date my card was mailed out. Saved me a ton of stress.

I believe u can set up direct deposit after u get ur card so u dont need to transfer money manually each time. That's what I did and now my bi-weekly payments go straight to my checking acct without me having to do anything. Took like 2 days to set up after I activated my card. U should double check this on the EDD site tho cause they change things all the time lol

My wife had the same issue last month waiting for a Money Network card. Took 9 business days to arrive. Not sure about the checks, but when we finally got the card set up, transfers to our bank took 2 business days exactly both times we did it. One weird thing - the envelope with the card looks like junk mail. Very plain with not much indication it's important. Almost threw it away by accident!

i think my brother wated like a week and a half for his card i remember him complaining about it lol. but once he got it he said the money transfers were pretty fast like 2 days or something

Just wanted to add one more thing - if your need for funds is truly urgent (rent due, utilities about to be shut off, etc.), you can request an emergency payment at an EDD office in person. You'd need to explain your hardship situation, but they do have provisions for people who are in dire financial circumstances and can't wait for the card. You would need to bring multiple forms of ID and your claim paperwork. This is a last resort option, but it does exist if you're in a really tight spot.