Money Network card delivery timing - first EDD payment posted yesterday but can't access funds

They automatically send the Money Network card as soon as your first payment processes. You don't need to do anything to request it. Based on my experience earlier this year, it took about 7-10 business days to arrive after my payment posted. The card comes in a plain white envelope that's easy to miss, so check your mail carefully!

I got my money network card about 2 weeks after my first payment hit my account just FYI. its not as fast as they make it sound lol

OMG I had the same thing happened to me back in January! they don't make it clear at ALL that your first payment might hit your account before you actually have the card!! i was so frustrated seeing money there that i couldn't touch!!!!

The card is automatically sent when your first payment processes, but here's what you should know: 1. Expect delivery in 7-14 days from the payment date 2. The envelope is plain white with a Delaware return address (easy to mistake for junk mail) 3. There's a paper insert with the card that has activation instructions 4. You'll need to create a Money Network account online to manage your funds 5. Once you have the card, you can set up direct deposit to your bank account to avoid waiting for the card in the future If it's been more than 14 days, you can contact Money Network directly at 1-888-964-1170 to check the status or request a replacement.

If you're in a real pinch and need to speak with someone at EDD about your Money Network card or any payment issues, I had luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual EDD rep. They have this service that helps you bypass the phone tree and waiting. Saved me hours of frustration when I had a similar issue with my first payment. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

mine came like 12 days after my payment but my roommate got his in like 8 days so its totally random i think

One more tip - you can actually monitor the status of your Money Network card shipment by calling their customer service at 1-888-964-1170. You'll need to verify your identity with your SSN and some other info, but they can tell you exactly when the card was mailed and help with tracking. This might give you peace of mind rather than just waiting and wondering.

wait i'm confused...aren't they still using Bank of America??? i thought money network was just for disability not unemployment?? or did they change everything???

I waited 11 days for my card and was going crazy. Called EDD 23 times trying to get through but no luck. Finally it just showed up in the mail. The system is broken they should overnight these cards when people need money for bills and food not make us wait weeks!!

I had this happen in February. The Money Network card took 9 days to arrive after my first payment posted. The most frustrating part is the lack of communication - no email, no notification, nothing to let you know when to expect it. What helped me was setting up the Money Network mobile app as soon as I got the card. It's much better than their website for tracking deposits and managing your funds. You can also set up alerts for new deposits. One thing to watch out for - when you activate the card, they'll try to upsell you on all kinds of features you don't need. Just decline them all.