Money Network debit card not arrived - EDD says payment issued 2 weeks ago

It can take 7-10 business days to get the card after ur first payment. But its been longer than that for u so u should call Money Network directly at 1-866-692-9374. They can tell u if the card was even mailed out. EDD doesnt handle the cards, which is super annoying.

The Money Network cards are notorious for getting delayed in the mail. I had to wait nearly 3 weeks for mine in January 2025. If your UI Online account shows 'PAID' status, that's good news - the money is definitely there waiting for you. Here's what you should do: 1. Call Money Network at 1-866-692-9374 to confirm they've mailed your card 2. If they say it was sent, ask for the date and whether they can see tracking info 3. If it's been over 10 business days, request a replacement card (they can expedite for a fee) Don't worry about activating anything beforehand - you'll activate the card when it arrives. The funds will all be there waiting for you!

Same thing happened to me last month. Called Money Network and they told me my card was lost in the mail lol. Had to wait ANOTHER 7-10 days for the replacement. Such bs.

I highly recommend setting up direct deposit once you get your card. It's so much easier than dealing with the debit card. Here's what to do: 1. Once you receive your Money Network card, activate it by calling the number on the sticker 2. Create an account on the Money Network website 3. Go to "Account Settings" and select "Direct Deposit" 4. Enter your bank account info 5. Future payments will go straight to your bank account within 1-2 days It saves so much stress! In the meantime, definitely call Money Network customer service to check on your card status.

the stupid edd system is sooooo slow my friend had to wait 3 weeks for his card its ridiculous

If you need to reach an EDD rep about this or any other claim issues, I'd recommend trying Claimyr.com. I was dealing with a similar issue (and several other problems with my claim) and couldn't get through on the regular phone lines for days. Claimyr connected me with an EDD agent in about 25 minutes. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km In my case, the EDD agent was able to confirm my payment was sent to Money Network and gave me the exact date. Then I called Money Network with that info and they expedited a replacement card when I explained my situation.

One more thing - while you're waiting for your card, if you're really in a bind financially, you might qualify for emergency assistance through your county. Many counties have short-term emergency funds available for people waiting on unemployment benefits. Worth looking into if rent is coming up and you're worried.

WHY CAN'T EDD JUST DEPOSIT THE MONEY DIRECTLY TO OUR ACCOUNTS FROM THE BEGINNING?!?!? Why force us to wait for some stupid plastic card and THEN set up direct deposit? Makes ZERO sense! The system is designed to delay our payments!!!

UPDATE: I called Money Network this morning and they confirmed my card was mailed 16 days ago! They said it must have been lost in the mail and agreed to send a replacement with expedited shipping (2-3 business days). Had to pay $15 for the expedited shipping, but that's worth it considering how much I'm waiting on. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!