PA UC payment sent to closed bank account - how long for paper check to arrive?

This happened to me back in January. The check took about 7 business days to arrive after the bank returned the funds. The Treasury dept is actually pretty good about getting these out quickly once they get the money back. Make sure you have your correct mailing address on file with UC though - double check it on your dashboard!

omg chime is on a fraud list?? i just applied for benefits and was gonna use my chime!! thx for the warning

They ALWAYS do this!!!! The system is DESIGNED to delay payments and make life IMPOSSIBLE for people who actually need the money. My payment got sent to my closed Wells Fargo account last year even though I SPECIFICALLY updated my banking info three times!!! When I finally got the check it was for the WRONG AMOUNT and I had to spend 6 WEEKS getting it fixed!!!! The UC system is broken and nobody cares about fixing it!!!!

I went through exactly this in February. Paper check took 9 days total from when the bank rejected the deposit. One thing to know - your UC payment history will still show the payment as "paid" with the original date even though you haven't received it yet. This freaked me out because I thought maybe someone else got my money! But that's just how their system works. The check will come eventually. Also, have you tried setting up the PA ReliaCard instead of direct deposit? That's what I switched to after the bank account mess, and it's been working smoothly. The card arrives in about 7-10 days, and then all payments go directly on there.

I had something similar with my benefits going to a TD account I closed. Took forever to sort out! Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to someone at UC? I was stuck on hold for days before I found their service at claimyr.com - got me through to a real person who could actually see what was happening with my returned payment. They have a video of how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Totally worth it because the rep was able to put notes on my account to expedite the check once the funds were returned.

When a direct deposit is returned to the PA Treasury from a closed account, they typically process the paper check within 1-2 business days of receiving the returned funds. The mailing time is usually 3-5 business days depending on your location in the state. In total, most people receive their checks within 5-8 business days from when the bank rejects the deposit. A few tips to speed things up: 1. Call Treasury (not UC) every few days to check if they've processed the check 2. Make sure your mailing address is current in both the Treasury system and UC system (they're separate) 3. For future payments, consider the PA ReliaCard option instead of direct deposit 4. If you absolutely need direct deposit, use only traditional banks - PNC, Wells Fargo, Citizens, etc. The restriction on online banks like Chime is unfortunate but has been in place since early 2023 due to increased fraud targeting those institutions.

got my check in 6 days when this happened to me last month. not terrible but not great either lol

wait so u cant use ANY online banks for PA UC??? what about Ally?

One more thing I forgot to mention - when you do get your check, take a photo of it before depositing just in case there are any issues. I had a problem where my bank put a 10-day hold on my UC check (apparently they do this with government checks sometimes), and having that photo helped when I needed to follow up.

My brother had this EXACT situation in March and is STILL fighting with them about it!!! They claim they mailed the check but he never got it, and now they're saying it was cashed by someone else and he has to file a fraud claim with Treasury!!! The whole system is a nightmare!!!

I'm dealing with something similar right now - had my payment sent to a closed Chase account about 2 weeks ago. The bank returned it pretty quickly, but I'm still waiting for the paper check to arrive. I called Treasury yesterday and they said it was mailed 5 days ago, so hopefully it shows up soon. One thing I learned is that you can call Treasury directly at 717-787-7400 and they can tell you the exact date they mailed your check. The UC customer service reps don't have access to that info, which is why they just give you general timelines. Also, make sure to check with your local post office if it doesn't arrive when expected - sometimes these government checks get held up there for extra verification. Good luck with your rent situation! The waiting is definitely stressful when you have bills due.

Just went through this exact situation last month! My payment got sent to a closed Bank of America account and I was panicking about my bills too. The paper check took exactly 8 business days from when the bank rejected the deposit. A couple things that helped me stay sane during the wait: First, I set up informed delivery with USPS so I could see when the check was coming in my daily mail preview. Second, I called Treasury (not UC) on day 6 to confirm it had been mailed - they were super helpful and gave me the exact date it went out. For your rent situation, if you're cutting it close, consider reaching out to your landlord to explain the delay. Mine was understanding when I showed them the UC payment confirmation showing the money was processed, just delayed due to the bank issue. Hang in there - the check will come! And definitely switch to ReliaCard or a traditional bank for future payments to avoid this headache again.

I went through this exact same nightmare about 6 months ago with a closed Wells Fargo account! The stress is real when you have bills coming up. In my case, it took 9 business days total from when the bank returned the funds to when I got the paper check in my mailbox. What really helped me was calling Treasury directly (not UC) after about a week to confirm they had processed the check. They were able to tell me the exact date it was mailed, which gave me peace of mind. Also, definitely set up USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get an email every morning showing what mail is coming that day, so you'll know when to expect the check. For future payments, I switched to the ReliaCard after that mess and it's been smooth sailing ever since. Yes, there are some fees, but it's way better than dealing with returned deposits and paper check delays. Hang in there - your check is coming!