PA UC Money Network card delay - got check but no card yet. Normal?

Yes, this is totally normal! When I went on unemployment in January, I got my first payment as a paper check and then received my Money Network card about 10 days later. They send the first payment as a check to get you money faster while they're processing your card. Just make sure you activate it as soon as it arrives - the instructions will come with the card. You'll get all future payments on the card unless you set up direct deposit through the PA UC portal.

i got my check than card came like 2 weeks later don't worry

Same thing happened when I filed last year! First payment check, rest on card. Makes no sense why they don't just do direct deposit from day one but whatever. PA UC system living in the stone age as usual lol

Actually, you can set up direct deposit instead of waiting for the Money Network card if you prefer. Log into your PA UC account, go to 'Payment Information' and there should be an option to enter your bank info. I did this after I got my first check and never even activated my card when it finally arrived. Direct deposit is much faster - usually hits my account 1-2 days after I file my weekly claim.

THEY NEVER SENT MY CARD AT ALL!!! I got a check then nothing for weeks, called and called but always busy signals. Three weeks of benefits just sitting there and I couldn't access them!!! Finally had to file a complaint with my state rep to get anyone to help me. The UC office is a DISASTER since covid. Don't assume your card is coming - CALL THEM NOW!!

Let me clarify what's happening with your payment method: 1. First payment is always issued as a paper check (unless you've already set up direct deposit before being approved) 2. The Money Network card is automatically mailed after your claim is approved 3. Standard delivery time is 7-10 business days, but can take up to 15 days with current mail delays 4. All subsequent payments will go to the card UNLESS you set up direct deposit You don't need to do anything special to get payments on your card once it arrives other than activate it. However, direct deposit is generally more convenient. You can set that up in your dashboard under Payment Information → Update Payment Type → Direct Deposit. You'll need your routing and account numbers. If your card doesn't arrive within 15 business days of your first payment, call the UC Service Center to request a replacement. Yes, getting through is difficult, but persistence pays off.

mine didn't come for 3 weeks than showed up day i was gunna call about it lol

One time my neighbor got my card by mistake! Check with your neighbors if it doesn't show up soon. The envelopes are pretty plain.

Hey, just checking in - did your card ever arrive? I'm just curious because I remember when I was waiting for mine, it felt like forever.

Glad to hear your card finally showed up! That's a pretty typical timeline from what I've seen. Direct deposit is definitely the way to go - I've been using it for months now and it's so much more reliable than waiting for cards or checks. Just a heads up though, make sure to keep that Money Network card somewhere safe even if you're not using it. Sometimes there are system glitches and payments randomly go back to the card method, so you'll want to have it activated just in case.