PA UC payment delay when filing weekly claim on Monday instead of Sunday?
I'm freaking out a little bit here. So I usually file my weekly PA unemployment claim on Sunday like clockwork, but this week I completely forgot and ended up filing on Monday instead. I was expecting to get paid today like normal but nothing has hit my Money Network card yet. Does filing a day late automatically cause a payment delay? Or should I still have gotten paid today? I really need this money for bills due Friday! Has anyone else had this happen when they filed a day late? I'm worried something is wrong with my claim now.
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Liam Fitzgerald
yah it takes longer when u do it on monday instead of sunday. i did that twice and both times it took an extra day
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Mei Wong
•Ugh really?? Nobody told me that when I started claiming. So I should expect it tomorrow then?
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PixelWarrior
The PA UC payment processing schedule depends on when you file. Sunday claims typically process faster and payments usually appear Tuesday/Wednesday. Monday filings often take an extra business day, so you'll likely see payment Thursday. It's normal and doesn't mean anything's wrong with your claim - just a timing issue with the processing batches. One day late filing won't affect your eligibility as long as you're still within your filing window.
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Mei Wong
•Thank you so much for explaining that! I wish the system would tell you about these processing delays when you file late. At least I can stop panicking now. Really appreciate it.
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Amara Adebayo
Same thing happened to me last month! I was so stressed when the money didn't show up. Now I set like 5 alarms on my phone for Sunday filing lol
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Mei Wong
•That's a good idea! I'm definitely going to set reminders from now on. Can't afford these delays with bills due.
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Giovanni Rossi
The Payment processing times are RIDICULOUS in PA!! I've been claiming for 6 months and it's constantly changing. Sometimes I file Sunday and don't get paid until THURSDAY!! Then they act like we're the problem when we call to ask where our money is?! The whole system is designed to frustrate people into giving up on their benefits!!
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PixelWarrior
•While processing times can vary, PA UC typically follows a consistent schedule based on filing day. Sunday/Monday filings generally deposit Tuesday-Thursday depending on your bank. What you're experiencing sounds unusual - might be worth checking if there are open issues on your claim causing the inconsistency.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
I had this exact problem a few weeks ago and was panicking because I couldn't get through to anyone at UC to check what was happening. After getting busy signals for hours, I found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to a PA UC agent in about 20 minutes. They confirmed it was just the normal processing delay from filing Monday instead of Sunday. Check out their demo video if you need to reach someone: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 or their website claimyr.com - saved me so much stress wondering what was going on.
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Mei Wong
•Thanks for the suggestion. I think I'll wait until tomorrow to see if the payment comes through, but if not I might need to try that. The UC phone lines are impossible to get through on.
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Amara Adebayo
Has anyone else noticed that even when you file on Sunday sometimes the payment still comes late? Last month I filed Sunday morning and didn't get paid until Thursday!
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Liam Fitzgerald
•ya sometimes its different for everyone. my friend gets his on tuesdays but mine always comes wednesdays even tho we both file sunday
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Dylan Evans
To clarify for everyone: PA UC payment processing follows this general timeline: - File Sunday: Payment processes Monday night, typically appears Tuesday/Wednesday depending on your bank/card - File Monday: Payment processes Tuesday night, typically appears Wednesday/Thursday - File Tuesday-Friday: Additional day delay for each later filing day Holidays will add an extra day to processing. Also, the Money Network card sometimes shows pending deposits before they're available for use, which can be confusing. If you're ever concerned about payment delays beyond this normal schedule, check your dashboard for open issues or contact UC directly.
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Mei Wong
•This is super helpful! Just checked my Money Network account again and I see a pending deposit for tomorrow. Mystery solved! Will definitely stick to Sunday filing from now on.
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Sofia Gomez
when i started unemployment i thought i had to file on monday because my last day of work was monday but then my neighbor told me we can file any day of the week as long as its the right week i wonder if different days means different payment schedules too
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Dylan Evans
•Yes, different filing days do mean different payment schedules. Sunday is the first day of the PA UC filing week and will result in the earliest payment. Each day later you file adds approximately one business day to when you'll receive your payment.
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