PA UC payment timing: Tuesday vs Wednesday deposits after approval?

Congrats on getting approved! Generally, if your payment date shows as Monday, you'll typically see the funds in your account on Tuesday or Wednesday. It depends on your bank's processing time. If you're using the Money Network card (the ReliaCard replacement), it's usually faster - often the next day after the payment date. With direct deposit to your personal bank, it can take 1-2 business days after the payment date.

its always tuesday for me, been on uc since november

I remember waiting for my first payment too. So stressful! Mine shows payment date one day and hits my account always the next day. But I'm with a credit union. I think the bigger banks sometimes take longer.

If you need to contact PA UC about payment timing issues or have questions about your specific case, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was stuck waiting for payments after approval and couldn't get through on the phone lines for days. Claimyr connected me with an agent in under 25 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. It saved me so much frustration when I needed answers about my payment schedule.

BANKS ARE THE PROBLEM not UC!!!! UC sends the $ the same day for EVERYBODY but then stupid banks hold it for "processing" which is just them making interest off YOUR MONEY for an extra day!!!! I switched to the Money Network card and get paid FASTER now!!!!!

Does anyone know if the payment date on your claim status page means it was already sent that day or it WILL be sent that day? I always get confused about that part.

UPDATE: The money just hit my account this morning (Wednesday)! So it took 2 days from the payment date showing up in the system. Thanks everyone for your help!

Glad you got your payment Tyler! Just wanted to add for anyone else reading this - if you're switching from direct deposit to the Money Network card or vice versa, there can be additional delays during the transition. I made that mistake early on and had to wait an extra week. Also, if you ever have issues with payments not showing up when expected, definitely check your claim status first before panicking - sometimes there are pending issues that need to be resolved that can delay payments even after approval.

Just to add another data point - I've been on PA UC since January and use Wells Fargo for direct deposit. My payments consistently arrive on Tuesday when the payment date shows Monday, but if the payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, it can push everything back by a day or two. The key thing I learned is that UC processes payments on business days only, so if your payment date shows on a Friday, you might not see it until Tuesday of the following week depending on your bank's processing schedule. Also, pro tip: set up mobile alerts with your bank so you get notified the moment the deposit hits - saves a lot of anxious account checking!

Been following this thread and wanted to share my experience as someone who's been navigating PA UC for about 6 months now. The timing really does vary by bank - I use a small local credit union and typically get my deposits on Tuesday when the payment date shows Monday. One thing I learned the hard way is to always screenshot your payment confirmation page when it updates, especially during your first few weeks. I had one payment that got "lost" in processing and having that screenshot helped when I had to call UC to track it down. Also, for anyone new to this - don't stress too much about the exact timing once you get into a routine. Your bank will be consistent, so after 2-3 payments you'll know your pattern. The first payment is always the most nerve-wracking!