Will EDD automatically send a new Money Network card or do we need to call after reapplying?

They will automatically send a new Money Network card to the address on file. It typically takes 7-10 business days after your first certification is processed and shows paid (not just pending). Make sure your current address is updated in UI Online before you certify for the first time!

From my experience when I reapplied last month, you'll automatically get a new Money Network card. The old BofA cards are completely phased out - they switched vendors in 2022. I misplaced my old card too and was worried, but everything worked fine. You might want to call and check your address though - EDD's systems don't always update correctly even when you enter things online.

When I reapplied last year all my payments got stuck in pending for WEEKS and I couldn't reach anyone. I tried the regular number 927 times (not exaggerating). Finally I found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual EDD rep in 20 minutes! claimyr.com - they have a demo video too: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep told me they automatically send new Money Network cards but ONLY after your first payment is processed. My address was wrong in their system which is why mine was delayed.

THEY DONT TELL YOU THIS but the Money Network card gets mailed automatically BUT only after your first certification is processed AND APPROVED. If your certification gets stuck in pending (happens to like 40% of people), they won't mail the card yet. Also the cards come from Tennessee not California so watch for a plain envelope that looks like junk mail!!!

just went thru this my dude lost his old card too. new one comes automatically but took like 12 days after first payment hit. u can also set up direct deposit now if u want its in ui online under payment preferences once ur claim is active

I had the same issue last year and my friend had it the year before. EDD changed from Bank of America to Money Network in July 2022 so everyone gets new cards now. Your husband should get a new card automatically after his first payment is processed. If he already certified and the payment says "paid" (not pending) and it's been more than 10 business days, then you should definitely call.

Also, when you do get the Money Network card, be sure to set up the online account right away. You can transfer funds directly to your bank account for free (unlike the old BofA cards that charged fees). The website is moneynetwork.com/edd and they also have an app that's pretty decent for tracking payments.

Make sure you watch your mail VERY carefully! I recently went through this exact situation and nearly threw away my Money Network card because the envelope looks like junk mail. It's a plain white envelope with very minimal EDD markings. My husband actually rescued it from our recycle bin! The actual timing was about 9 days after my first payment switched from pending to paid status.

One more thing - if your husband's first certification gets stuck in pending (which happens pretty often with new claims), the card won't be mailed until that's resolved. In my case, I had to do a phone interview for eligibility before my payment was released. Once that was done and my status changed to paid, the card came about 10 days later.