Can I link my PA UC Money Network card to Cash App? How long does mailing take?
Just got approved for PA unemployment and they said I'll be getting a Money Network card in the mail. Two questions: 1) Does anyone know if you can link this card to Cash App? I manage most of my bills through there and it would make things so much easier 2) How long did it take for your card to arrive after you were approved? I'm trying to figure out when I can expect to actually access my funds Thanks in advance for any help! This whole process has been really confusing.
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GamerGirl99
got mine in 7 days. can link to venmo not sure about cashapp tho
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Amina Diallo
AuthorThanks! 7 days isn't too bad. Did you get any kind of tracking number or just had to wait for it to show up?
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Hiroshi Nakamura
The Money Network card typically takes 7-10 business days to arrive after your claim is approved. There's no tracking available, unfortunately. Regarding Cash App - yes, you can link your Money Network card to Cash App as a payment method. You'll need to enter it as a debit card in the Cash App settings. Just make sure your Money Network card is activated first by calling the number on the sticker when you receive it. Also, you should know you can set up direct deposit instead of using the card. Log into your PA UC account, go to payment information, and you can enter your bank details if you prefer funds going straight to your account.
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Amina Diallo
AuthorThis is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely try linking to Cash App once I get the card. Might look into the direct deposit option too but for now I just want to get access to the funds ASAP.
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Isabella Costa
BE CAREFUL linking to cashapp!!! I did this last year and somehow my account got flagged and they FROZE my money network card for TWO WEEKS!!!! Had to call Money Network like 5 times and nobody could help until finally I got someone who fixed it. I would NOT recommend doing this!!!
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Amina Diallo
AuthorOh no, that sounds awful! Maybe I'll just stick with using the card directly then. Did they ever explain why it got flagged?
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Isabella Costa
They said something about "unusual activity" but wouldnt give details. I think its because I transferred the whole balance at once. Maybe if you do smaller amounts it would be ok but not worth the risk imo
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Malik Jenkins
I've been waiting for my card for THREE WEEKS now and still nothing! Called PA UC at least 20 times and can't get through to a person. Starting to think it was stolen from my mailbox or something. Does anyone know if there's a way to check the status??
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Freya Andersen
If you've been waiting that long, you should definitely contact Money Network directly, not UC. Their number is 888-233-5916. They can tell you when the card was mailed and can issue a replacement if needed. UC agents can't actually help with card issues once they've been sent to Money Network. For anyone struggling to reach PA UC representatives about other claim issues, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you get through to an actual unemployment agent instead of waiting for hours. Saved me tons of time when I had an open issue. They even have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2
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Eduardo Silva
Random question but related to the Money Network card - can you withdraw cash from ATMs with it? And do they charge fees?
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Hiroshi Nakamura
Yes, you can use ATMs with the Money Network card. You get one free ATM withdrawal per deposit period at in-network ATMs (MoneyPass or Allpoint), after that there's a $2.50 fee. Out-of-network ATMs will always charge a fee (usually $3-5 depending on the ATM), plus Money Network's own fee. You can find free in-network ATMs using the Money Network mobile app or website. Also worth knowing - you can get cash back for free when making purchases at most grocery stores and some other retailers by selecting "debit" and entering your PIN.
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GamerGirl99
u can also just transfer all the $ to ur bank then to cashapp if u want. thats what i did, no problems
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Amina Diallo
AuthorThat's a good idea too! Seems like the safest option based on what everyone's saying. Thanks!
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Leila Haddad
I got my card in exactly 8 days! And yes, I have mine linked to Cash App with no issues. Been using it that way for 2 months now. As long as you activate it properly first, it works just fine. Your mileage may vary tho based on what others are saying!
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Isabella Costa
ur really lucky then!! must be a regional issue or something. or maybe they fixed whatever was causing the problems last year when i tried
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Amina Diallo
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I think my plan now is to: 1) Wait for the card (sounds like 7-10 days is typical) 2) Activate it properly when it arrives 3) Try setting up direct deposit to my bank account 4) Use my bank account to fund Cash App instead of linking directly Appreciate all the advice and warnings. This community is awesome!
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Hiroshi Nakamura
That sounds like a solid plan! Direct deposit is definitely the most reliable method. Once you set that up, funds should arrive in your bank account within 2-3 business days after your weekly claim is processed.
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Diego Vargas
Just wanted to add my experience - I got my Money Network card last month and it took exactly 9 days to arrive. No tracking unfortunately, but it did show up right in that 7-10 day window everyone mentioned. I haven't tried linking it to Cash App yet after reading about the potential issues, but I did successfully set up direct deposit through the PA UC website. It was pretty straightforward - just needed my bank routing and account numbers. Now my weekly benefits go straight to my checking account within 2-3 business days like others mentioned. One tip: make sure to keep the Money Network card even if you switch to direct deposit! Sometimes there can be delays with direct deposit for various reasons, and they might put a payment back on the card as a backup.
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