PA UC payment date shows 8/15 - will deposit arrive Wednesday or Thursday?
Just checked my UC account and it shows my payment date as 8/15. Anyone know if this means the money will hit my Money Network card on Wednesday or Thursday? This is my 3rd payment but the previous ones got delayed so i'm not sure what the actual timeframe is. Really need it by Thursday for rent payment!!
23 comments
Join the conversation
Mei Wong
The payment date on the PA UC portal is when the money is processed, not when it hits your card. Usually takes 1-2 business days after that date. If your payment date shows 8/15, you'll probably see it Thursday but could be Friday depending on your bank. It's never been consistent for me either.
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•Ugh i was afraid of that. My landlord is already annoyed with me being late last month. Guess I'll have to beg for another extension 😫
0 coins
QuantumQuasar
It depends on your payment method. Direct deposit is usually 1-2 business days after the payment date. Money Network card is typically 2 business days, but I've seen it come in 1 day occasionally. So for 8/15, expect it Thursday or Friday. Just FYI - you can set up text alerts on the Money Network portal to notify you when deposits hit your card.
0 coins
Liam McGuire
•i had NO IDEA about the text alerts!! thx for this tip, just set it up! been checking my balance obsessively every day lol
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•Thanks! Just set up the text alerts. Really hope it comes Thursday.
0 coins
Amara Eze
i get mine ON the payment date every single time, but i have direct deposit to PNC. might depend on ur bank or if ur using that money network card thing
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•I'm using the Money Network card. Wish I had done direct deposit now but I was worried about messing something up when I first applied.
0 coins
Giovanni Greco
The payment schedule can be frustrating! Here's what I know for sure: The payment date (8/15) is when UC releases the funds, but there's always processing time. For Money Network cards specifically: - Processing typically takes 1-2 business days - If 8/15 is Monday, expect Tuesday-Wednesday - If 8/15 is Tuesday, expect Wednesday-Thursday - If 8/15 is Wednesday, expect Thursday-Friday Also worth noting that if you have any pending issues on your claim, even something small, it can delay things further.
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•Thanks for the breakdown! 8/15 is actually Thursday this year, so I guess that means Friday-Monday? That's going to be a problem for my rent...
0 coins
Giovanni Greco
•You're right - if 8/15 is Thursday, then realistically you're looking at a Friday-Monday timeframe. Sorry about that! If you're in a tight spot with rent, remember that PA law gives you a 5-day grace period before landlords can charge late fees, but this varies by lease agreement.
0 coins
Fatima Al-Farsi
Has anyone tried calling the UC service center to ask about speeding up payments? I'm stuck in a similar situation and can't get through on the phone - always busy or disconnected after waiting forever. Is there any trick to actually reach a person who can help?
0 coins
Dylan Wright
•I was in your exact situation last month! After 30+ calls getting busy signals, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a PA UC agent in about 20 minutes. They can't speed up your payment once it's processing, but they can tell you exactly when to expect it and handle any issues that might be causing delays. You can see how it works in their video here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Saved me from having to keep redailing for hours!
0 coins
Fatima Al-Farsi
•Thanks! I'll check this out. I've been calling for 3 days straight with no luck.
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•I've tried calling too with no luck. Might try that service if my payment doesn't show up when expected.
0 coins
Liam McGuire
last time my payment date was a thursday it hit my money network card around 11am friday morning! the times are SO inconsistent tho, drives me CRAZY!!!
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•Thanks! Fingers crossed for Friday morning then!
0 coins
Sofia Torres
Not to stress you out more but I had a payment with date 7/22 that didn't hit until 7/26 because of some "processing issue" they never explained. then the next one came right on schedule. its so random sometimes
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•Great, that's exactly what I was afraid of. I'm going to be checking my card every hour at this point.
0 coins
QuantumQuasar
Quick update follow-up: If you're really in a bind with timing, remember that Money Network cards let you get cash advances from certain ATMs and bank tellers as soon as the money is on your card. Some landlords might accept a money order which you can purchase with the card at places like Walmart or grocery stores. Just trying to give you some options!
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•That's actually really helpful, thank you! My landlord might accept a money order if I explain the situation. Appreciate the suggestion!
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
UPDATE: Payment just hit my card this morning (Friday)! Thanks everyone for the help and advice. Going to get a money order for my landlord right now.
0 coins
Mei Wong
•Glad it worked out! UC is always stressful with the timing.
0 coins
Amara Eze
•nice! that's actually pretty quick for the money network card in my experience
0 coins