I've been on PA unemployment since March and the two-day thing is just how it works. But does anyone know why direct deposit to Wells Fargo always takes a day longer than the Money Network card? My husband gets his on the card and it's always available a day before mine hits our checking account.

UPDATE: My payment just hit my account this morning, exactly 2 days after the approval like you all said! Thanks for calming me down everyone!

Thanks everyone for the super helpful responses! I'm definitely going to file tomorrow (my last day was today). I'll make sure to do the Sunday weekly certification even though it's a waiting week and I won't get paid for it. Really appreciate all the advice - this community is amazing!

Just a final important note: Make sure you answer all questions accurately during the initial application. The system will ask about your last day worked, reason for separation, and other details. Being precise helps avoid delays with your claim. Also, set up your direct deposit or Money Network card information right away so when payments start after your waiting week, you'll receive them promptly. And yes, as mentioned above, you must complete and document at least 2 work search activities each week, including during your waiting week.

After reading through everyone's responses, I want to clarify a few things that might help others who encounter this issue: 1. These random ReliaCard notifications are a known issue that tends to happen during system updates or at the end of fiscal quarters when accounts are being reconciled. 2. While it *could* indicate fraud, it most commonly doesn't, especially if the balance shows $0 and there are no transactions. 3. Steps you should take: - Log into your PA UC online account to check for any new claim activity - Contact ReliaCard customer service (not PA UC) about the text messages - If you suspect fraud, contact the PA UC Fraud Hotline at 1-800-692-7292 - Consider opting out of ReliaCard text notifications if you no longer use the account 4. PA UC has been implementing new security measures throughout 2025, which has caused various system glitches like this. Hope this helps anyone dealing with similar issues!

glad u got it sorted out!! this stuff is always so confusing lol

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at PA UC! The interstate claims rep said Delaware hadn't responded to their initial wage request from 3 weeks ago. They sent a second "urgent" request and told me to also contact Delaware UC myself. The rep said if Delaware doesn't respond within 10 days, PA can potentially process my claim using the pay stubs I uploaded as proof of wages. Keeping my fingers crossed something happens soon!

FINAL UPDATE: My claim was finally processed! It took exactly 5 weeks from start to finish. For anyone facing the same interstate wage problem: 1) Call the interstate claims office directly, 2) Contact your former state's UC office to make sure they send the wage data, 3) Upload all your pay stubs and W-2s to your PA dashboard as backup, 4) Don't give up! Thanks everyone for your help and advice through this stressful process.

THIS IS INTENTIONAL!!! They ALWAYS do these "system glitches" at the beginning of the month when people have bills to pay! I've been on UC for 7 months and EVERY SINGLE TIME there's a payment issue it's always when rent is due. They hold our money to earn interest on it for a few extra days while we suffer!!!

UPDATE: Just got my payment! It hit my Chime account about an hour ago, and the dashboard still shows "in progress" even though the money is already there. So for anyone else with this issue, check your actual bank account! Thanks everyone for the info and support.

Just to follow up on what others have said - the Treasury Department and UC are separate entities, which is why this process is so complicated. Here's what I recommend: 1. Call Treasury directly (not UC) at 717-787-6998 to check status 2. Ask specifically if your replacement has been scheduled for the next check run 3. Request direct deposit if possible (though not always an option for reissued checks) 4. Update your address in BOTH systems to prevent future issues Also, document every call you make (date, time, who you spoke with). This will be important if you need to escalate the issue.

when this happened to my cousin they told him 4-6 weeks but he got it in like 3 weeks. the whole system is messed up tho honestly. good luck!!

One important thing to note - if your claim is under review for a voluntary quit, make sure you CONTINUE filing your weekly claims by your filing day each week, even if payments are temporarily stopped. If they determine in your favor, they'll release all held payments. If you stop filing during the investigation, you won't receive those back weeks even if you win your case.

Thank you for the reminder! I'll definitely keep filing every week. My regular filing day is Thursday, so I'll make sure to keep doing that no matter what.

I'm going through the same thing! My hearing was Monday and now I'm just anxiously waiting. Did your referee give any hints about which way they were leaning? Mine asked a ton of questions but I couldn't tell if that was good or bad.

That's normal! They're trained to be neutral and not show which way they're leaning. They have to gather all the facts before making a decision. Keep filing those weekly claims and hang in there!

Just wondering...what was the denial for in the first place? I'm curious if we had the same issue because mine was almost the exact same timeline!

Just an FYI - make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the payment to show up. I made the mistake of thinking I didn't need to file during that limbo period and lost a week of benefits. Don't be like me!

To summarize everything clearly for your planning purposes: 1. Your benefit year is a 52-week period that started on the Sunday before you applied 2. Within that benefit year, you can receive a maximum of 26 weeks of benefits 3. If you find work and then become unemployed again within your benefit year, you can reopen your claim and collect your remaining weeks (if any) 4. Once you've used all 26 weeks OR your benefit year ends (whichever comes first), your benefits end 5. To qualify for a new benefit year, you'd need to work and earn enough qualifying wages after your current claim was filed And yes, the work search requirement is 2 valid activities per week. Document everything carefully!

When my benefits were running out in 2023, I applied for an extension but apparently those aren't available anymore unless there's a national emergency or high unemployment crisis. Just FYI in case you were counting on that possibility!