PA UC payment timeline - Payments processed today, when will money hit my account?
I FINALLY got through to PA unemployment today after 38 calls (not exaggerating) and the agent said my payments that were stuck in 'in progress' for over 3 weeks were just approved and processed today. She said they were 'pushed through' but couldn't tell me exactly when I'd see the money. Does anyone know the typical timeline between when PA UC processes a payment and when it actually shows up on the Money Network card? I'm down to my last $27 and need to know if I can buy groceries tomorrow or if I need to figure something else out. Thanks!
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Paolo Moretti
usually takes 2-3 business days from when they say its processed. might be there by friday if ur lucky
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Keisha Jackson
•Ugh, that long? I was really hoping it might be tomorrow morning. Thanks for the info though.
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Amina Diop
It depends on how your payments are set up. Direct deposit to your bank account typically takes 1-2 business days after processing. If you're using the Money Network card, funds often appear by the next business day after processing, sometimes even the same day if processed early enough. I've had payments show up at midnight after being processed that morning. You can check your payment status on the PA UC dashboard under "Payment History" - when it changes from "In Progress" to a specific date, that means it's been fully processed and is on its way to your account.
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Keisha Jackson
•Thank you! I'll keep checking the payment history screen. It still says "in progress" even though the agent told me it was processed. Hopefully it updates soon.
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Oliver Weber
Same thing happened to me last month! Got told it was processed but didn't show up for 4 days!! They really need to fix their system!!
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Natasha Romanova
•4 days?? That's ridiculous when people are counting on that money for basic needs. The whole PA UC system is a mess. I had an issue last year where they told me my payment was processed but it got stuck in some kind of review for another week with no explanation.
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NebulaNinja
If you're in a situation where you absolutely need funds immediately, I'd recommend using Claimyr.com to get through to a PA UC agent tomorrow to see if they can expedite your payment. It helped me get my payment released faster when I was in a similar situation. They connected me to an agent within 20 minutes when I had been trying for days. There's a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 In my case, the agent was able to mark my payment as urgent once I explained my situation. Worth a try if you're down to your last few dollars.
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Javier Gomez
•does this actually work? seems sketchy to me
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Emma Wilson
Money Network card deposits are usually faster than bank direct deposits in my experience. Here's the typical timeline I've observed after speaking with hundreds of claimants: 1. Payment processed by UC office (what the agent told you today) 2. Payment shows as "cleared" in your payment history (usually happens overnight) 3. Money appears on card (typically 24-48 hours after processing) However, if you look at your Payment History page and don't see anything yet, it's possible the agent meant they SUBMITTED your payment for processing, not that it was fully processed. There's a difference between an agent submitting your payment request and the payment actually being approved by the system. If you're in a critical financial situation, call back tomorrow and specifically ask if they can expedite the deposit due to financial hardship. Some agents have the ability to flag payments for faster processing in emergency situations.
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Keisha Jackson
•This is super helpful, thank you! I just checked the payment history again and it now says "cleared" with today's date, so based on what you're saying, I might see the money tomorrow or Friday? And good tip about calling to ask for expedited deposit - I'll do that first thing tomorrow if nothing shows up.
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Amina Diop
If your payment status changed to "cleared," that's excellent news! In my experience, Money Network card deposits typically show up within 24 hours after that status change. Many people see the funds appear around midnight or early morning after the "cleared" status appears. Make sure you've set up the Money Network mobile app to receive notifications when deposits occur. You can also call the card's customer service number (on the back of your card) to check if there's a pending deposit that hasn't posted to your available balance yet.
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Keisha Jackson
•Update: The money just hit my card!! I got a notification about 20 minutes ago. So for anyone else wondering, in my case it took about 8 hours from when the agent said it was processed until it showed "cleared" in the system, and then another 4 hours until it actually appeared on my card. Such a relief!
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Oliver Weber
congrats! that was fast. mine always takes 2-3 days minimum, even after it says cleared. guess it depends on your luck or somethin
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Natasha Romanova
The whole PA unemployment system is just completely unpredictable. I've had payments take 5 days after "clearing" and then other times it shows up same day. NO RHYME OR REASON to any of it!!! And just wait until you have a benefit year ending soon - that's a whole new nightmare to deal with. They'll probably make you verify your identity through ID.me AGAIN even though you already did it. Then more delays!!
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Emma Wilson
•Just to clarify for anyone reading this thread in the future - Benefit Year End reviews don't always require a new ID.me verification. It depends on your specific claim circumstances and whether there have been any changes to your information. Most BYE reviews are handled automatically if you've been claiming consistently and there haven't been any issues with your claim.
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