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When do PA UC direct deposits hit bank accounts for first-time claims?

Hi everyone! I just got approved for PA unemployment last week and I'm waiting for my first direct deposit payment. Does anyone know what day of the week the money usually shows up in your account? I filed my weekly claim on Sunday night but nothing has come through yet. I'm trying to figure out when I should expect it so I can plan for some bills that are due soon. This is my first time ever using unemployment so I'm not familiar with their payment schedule. Thanks for any help!

Liam Sullivan

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PA UC direct deposits typically hit your bank account 2-3 business days after you file your weekly claim. Since you filed Sunday night, you might see it Wednesday or Thursday this week. The timing can depend on your bank too - some process deposits faster than others. First payments sometimes take a little longer since your claim is new in the system.

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Mei Wong

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Thank you! That's really helpful. I'll keep an eye out for it tomorrow and Thursday then. Do you know if they always come on the same day each week once it starts?

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Amara Okafor

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it depends on ur bank mine always comes on tuesdys but my frend with a different bank gets hers on weds

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THIS IS 100% RIGHT!! my credit union always posts them tuesday afternoons around 2-3pm but my brother who banks with PNC doesnt see his until LATE wednesday night sometimes even thursday morning!!! the uc office sends them all at the same time but different banks process them on different schedules!!!!

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When I started getting UC benefits last month, my first payment actually took 10 days to show up, but after that they've been coming every Tuesday like clockwork. I think the first one just takes longer because they're setting everything up.

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StarStrider

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My experience was completely different - first payment came in 2 days, but then the second one took over a week because there was some issue with my work search activities. Make sure you're entering all that job search stuff correctly or they'll hold your payments.

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Dylan Campbell

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The Pennsylvania UC payment schedule works like this: 1. You file your weekly claim (ideally Sunday) 2. Your claim gets processed the next business day (Monday) 3. Payment is issued 1-2 business days after that (Tuesday-Wednesday) 4. Your bank then processes the direct deposit (adds 0-2 days depending on bank) So most people see their deposits Tuesday-Thursday of the week after filing. First payments sometimes have a delay of up to 7-10 days as they finalize everything in the system. Once established, the schedule is very consistent week to week unless there's an issue with your claim or a holiday delays processing.

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Mei Wong

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This is super clear, thank you! I filed on Sunday so hopefully I'll see something by tomorrow or Thursday. I'll make sure to enter my work search activities correctly too. Do holidays delay things a lot?

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Amara Okafor

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does this rly work?? i might try this next week if my payment gets delayed again

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Sofia Torres

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Just wondering - did u get your payment yet? My first one was delayed in January but now they come like clockwork on the same day each week.

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Mei Wong

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Yes! It finally came through this morning. Looks like for my bank it'll be Thursdays. Thanks everyone for the help! I'll know what to expect for next week.

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Liam Sullivan

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Glad your payment came through! One more tip - make sure you file your weekly claims consistently each week (Sunday is best). The more consistent you are with filing, the more consistent your payments will be. And remember to keep documentation of all your work search activities in case they request proof during an audit.

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Mei Wong

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Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely file every Sunday evening and keep track of my job applications. This community has been so helpful!

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