How long does TWC mail first unemployment check after payment request?

The first check typically takes a bit longer than subsequent ones. For paper checks, expect around 7-10 business days from your payment request date. If you requested payment last night, I'd anticipate receiving it sometime next week. Just make sure your mailing address is correct in the TWC system! Also, just so you know, direct deposit is significantly faster (usually 2-3 business days) if you want to switch for future payments.

You might be waiting a LONG time! My first check took almost 3 WEEKS to arrive after my payment request. TWC is seriously the worst with their paper mail. The system said it was processed but took FOREVER to actually show up in my mailbox. I missed a car payment waiting for it. The mail system in Texas is basically broken when it comes to unemployment checks.

good luck getting anything from twc lol my first check got lost in the mail and i had to request a replacement took like a month total

has anyone found a good way to actually get through to TWC on the phone? i'm having a similar issue with my check not arriving and i've been calling for 3 days straight with no luck... just busy signals or being on hold forever and then getting disconnected. so frustrating!

This happened to me back in January! I had selected check for my first payment then realized direct deposit would be faster. You can absolutely change it for future payments. Just log into your TWC account, go to Payment Option, and select Direct Deposit instead of Check. Won't affect the current payment that's processing but all future ones will go to your bank account. Made a huge difference in how quickly I got paid!

I had a similar situation last month. My first check took exactly 8 business days to arrive in my mailbox. I requested payment on a Tuesday and received it the following Friday. Make sure you're completing your work search activities while you wait (3 per week in Texas) and documenting them correctly! I almost messed that up and could have lost benefits. Also, if you need to track the status of your payment, you can call the TWC Tele-Serv system at 800-558-8321 and use option 2, then 1 to check if your payment has been processed.

My first check arrived in exactly 12 days after requesting. But the second one came in just 5 days for some reason. The TWC system is just weird like that sometimes.