PA UC direct deposit timing - when will I get paid after filing on Sunday?

For PA UC claims filed on Sunday with direct deposit, you'll typically receive payment within 2-3 business days. So if you filed on Sunday, expect payment by Tuesday or Wednesday. The first payment sometimes takes a bit longer if your claim still has any pending verification. Check your claim status on the PA UC website to make sure there are no open issues that could delay payment.

Dont beleive that 2-3 day nonsense! My first payment took TWO WEEKS to come thru and I had direct deposit too. They make everyone wait for the first one. Had to call them 4 times and got nowhere until I finally got through to someone who fixed whatever was holding it up. The system is BROKEN!

mine always comes on weds morning when i file on sunday. like clockwork unless there's a holiday

It's now Wednesday and I still don't see anything in my account. When I check the PA UC portal it says my payment was 'processed' yesterday but nothing has hit my bank yet. Is this normal? Should I be worried?

My sister had the same thing happen last month and it turned out her bank account info was entered wrong. Have you double-checked all your banking details on the UC portal? Also sometimes they randomly put a hold on your first payment for "security reasons" whatever that means lol

If you need to call PA UC to check on your payment status, good luck getting through! I spent 3 days trying to reach someone last month and kept getting busy signals or disconnected. I finally tried a service called Claimyr that got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Way better than spending all day redialing!

Yeah, they were actually helpful once I finally got connected. Turns out I had an 'open issue' that wasn't showing up on my dashboard for some reason. The agent cleared it right away and my payment came through the next day.

UPDATE: My payment finally hit my account this morning (Thursday)! Looks like it was just taking longer than I expected. For anyone else new to this - it took 4 days from Sunday filing to Thursday deposit for me. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!

Congrats on getting your first payment! For future weeks, you should see a more consistent pattern now that your account is fully set up. Just make sure to file your weekly certification by Sunday night to get paid by Wednesday/Thursday. The first payment is always the most nerve-wracking but it gets routine after that.

Just wanted to add that it's totally normal to feel anxious about that first payment timing! I remember refreshing my bank app constantly during my first week on UC. One thing that helped me was setting up mobile banking alerts so I'd get notified as soon as any deposit hit my account - that way I didn't have to keep checking manually. Also, if you're ever unsure about your payment status, the PA UC website usually updates the payment information before your bank shows the deposit, so that's a good place to check first.

I went through this same situation a few months ago when I first started on PA UC. The waiting for that first payment is honestly the worst part! Once you get into the rhythm of filing every Sunday, you'll start to see a pattern. For me, it's usually Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning when I file Sunday night. One thing that helped me during those first few weeks was keeping track of the dates in a small notebook - when I filed, when the portal showed "processed," and when the money actually hit my account. It gave me peace of mind to see the pattern develop. Also, if you ever have issues in the future, don't hesitate to call early in the morning (like right at 8am) - that's when I've had the best luck getting through to someone.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - filed my first claim on Sunday and it's now Wednesday with no deposit yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful though! It sounds like 4-5 days for the first payment isn't unusual, especially if there are any verification steps happening behind the scenes. I'm going to give it until Friday like others suggested before I start panicking. Carmen, glad yours came through! It gives me hope that mine will show up soon too. The anxiety of waiting for that first payment when you have bills due is no joke.

Just want to add that if you're still waiting on your first payment, definitely check your PA UC dashboard to see if there's any "correspondence" or messages waiting for you. Sometimes they'll send documents that need your response before releasing the payment, and if you miss those it can add days or even weeks to the process. I learned this the hard way when my first payment was delayed because I didn't see a document request buried in my account. Also, make sure your weekly certification actually went through - I've seen people think they filed but there was a technical glitch. The system can be finicky but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty reliable!

As someone who just went through this whole process a couple months ago, I can definitely relate to the stress of waiting for that first payment! Reading through all these experiences really brings back memories. One thing I wish I had known is that PA UC actually sends email notifications when your payment status changes - make sure to check your spam folder though because mine ended up there the first few times. Also, if you're really anxious about timing, you can usually see the payment amount and date on your UC dashboard under "Payment History" even before it hits your bank account. This helped me know exactly when to expect it. The first payment is definitely the most nerve-wracking but it gets so much easier once you're in the routine!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now - filed my first PA UC claim on Sunday and it's Thursday with no payment yet. This entire thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring! It sounds like 3-5 business days is totally normal for that first payment, especially with all the behind-the-scenes verification stuff that happens. I've been checking my bank account obsessively but reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel so much better about just waiting it out until Friday before panicking. Carmen, so glad your payment finally came through - gives me hope! And thanks to everyone who shared tips about checking for correspondence, setting up bank alerts, and calling early in the morning if needed. This community is amazing for newcomers like us who have no idea what to expect!

As someone who's been on PA UC for about 8 months now, I can confirm that first payment anxiety is totally normal! What really helped me was understanding that the state has to run several verification checks on new claims before releasing that initial payment - things like confirming your employment history, wage records, and banking info. This is why first payments often take 4-5 business days instead of the usual 2-3. Once those checks are complete, your future payments should be much more predictable. Pro tip: I always file my weekly certification on Sunday evening rather than waiting until the last minute, and I consistently get paid by Wednesday morning. The system works, it just takes a bit longer to get you set up initially!

I'm currently going through my first week on PA UC too - filed on Sunday and today is Thursday with no deposit yet. This thread has been such a lifesaver for understanding what's normal! The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking when you're not sure what timeline to expect. It's really helpful to hear from so many people who've been through this same experience. Carmen, glad your payment finally came through on Thursday - that gives me hope that mine might show up today or tomorrow too. I'll definitely be using all the tips people shared here about checking for correspondence, setting up bank alerts, and keeping track of the timing pattern once I get into the routine. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it makes this whole process feel way less scary knowing other people have navigated it successfully!