TWC direct deposit timing with Chase Bank - first payment process date
Hey everyone! Today is showing as my process date for my unemployment benefits (first payment) and I set up direct deposit with Chase bank. Anyone know how long it usually takes for the money to actually show up in my account? The TWC website just says 'processed' but doesn't give any timeline. I've got bills coming up soon and really need to know when I can expect to see the funds. Does Chase usually make the funds available same day or will I be waiting a few more days?
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Elin Robinson
With Chase, my deposits from TWC usually hit my account the day after the process date. Sometimes it shows up pending late in the evening on the process date, but don't count on it being available until the next business day. Just make sure you check both your available balance AND pending transactions - sometimes it'll be in pending before it's available to spend.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
Thanks! I'll keep checking my pending transactions tonight then. Keeping my fingers crossed it shows up tomorrow since my rent is due soon.
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Atticus Domingo
mine took 2 days with chase last month
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Ivanna St. Pierre
Really? Did it at least show as pending before that?
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Beth Ford
TWC direct deposits typically take 1-2 business days after the process date to appear in your bank account. Important note: weekends don't count as business days, so if your process date falls on a Friday, you might not see the funds until Monday or Tuesday. With Chase specifically, many people (including myself) see the deposit the next business day after processing.\n\nIf you don't see anything by the second business day after your process date, I'd recommend calling TWC to verify they have the correct account information on file. You can check your payment status on the TWC website under Payment Information to confirm it shows as 'processed' rather than just 'approved.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
That makes sense about the business days. My process date is Tuesday so hopefully I'll see it by Thursday at the latest. The status does say 'processed' on the website so that's good. Thanks for the detailed explanation!
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Morita Montoya
Usually took 24 hours for me but sometimes 48. Chase is pretty quick compared to some other banks for TWC deposits.
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Kingston Bellamy
I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 2 MONTHS AGO!!! I waited and waited and nothing showed up. Turns out TWC had my account number wrong by ONE digit! They said they
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Ivanna St. Pierre
Oh no, that sounds awful! I just double checked and my account info looks correct in the system. Thanks for the warning though, definitely something to keep an eye on.
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Joy Olmedo
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Ivanna St. Pierre
Thanks for the tip! If my deposit doesn't show up by Thursday I might give that a try. The TWC phone lines are impossible to get through on your own.
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Isaiah Cross
I've been on TWC benefits for about 4 months now with Chase direct deposit. In my experience, it's really consistent - always hits my account the next business day after the process date. Sometimes it even shows up late in the evening on the process date itself (around 10-11pm), but it's not available to use until the next day.\n\nOne important thing to remember is that your first payment might take a little longer than subsequent payments. My first one took 2 business days, but every payment after that has been next-day like clockwork.\n\nAlso, make sure you keep doing your payment requests on time every two weeks! I missed one by a day and it completely messed up my payment schedule.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
That's really helpful to know about the first payment potentially taking longer. And don't worry, I've got calendar reminders set for my payment request days - definitely don't want to mess that up!
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Atticus Domingo
did u check your spam folder for the twc email? sometimes they send confirm when its processed
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Ivanna St. Pierre
Just checked and there's nothing there. My TWC correspondence preferences are set to paper mail anyway, so I'm not sure they would email me.
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Elin Robinson
Update us when you get your deposit! I'm curious if Chase is still running on the same timeline as when I was on unemployment last year.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
Just wanted to update - money hit my account this morning! So it took one business day after the process date. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Lauren Wood
Awesome news! Good to know Chase is still keeping that same timeline. I'm filing for unemployment next month so this thread has been super helpful to bookmark for when I get to that point. Thanks for following up with the update!
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CosmosCaptain
Glad everything worked out for you! Chase seems to be one of the more reliable banks for TWC deposits. For anyone else reading this thread, it's also worth noting that you can set up account alerts through Chase to get notified immediately when deposits hit your account - really helpful when you're waiting on that first payment and need to know as soon as it arrives. The peace of mind is worth it when you've got bills due!
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Aria Washington
•That's a great tip about the Chase account alerts! I wish I had known about that feature when I was waiting for my first payment - would have saved me from constantly checking my account balance every few hours. For anyone new to this process, definitely set those up before your first deposit is scheduled to hit.
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Christian Bierman
Just chiming in as someone who went through this exact situation a few months ago! I had Chase and my first TWC payment took exactly 2 business days to show up in my account. What really helped me was downloading the Chase mobile app and turning on push notifications for deposits - that way I got an instant alert when it finally hit instead of obsessively checking my balance every hour. Also, pro tip: if you're ever worried about timing with bills, Chase customer service can sometimes give you a temporary overdraft courtesy if you explain you're waiting on unemployment benefits. Not guaranteed, but worth asking if you're in a tight spot. Glad to see from the updates that everything worked out smoothly!
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Liam McGuire
•That's really smart about the Chase overdraft courtesy - I had no idea they might do that for unemployment situations! I'm definitely keeping that in mind for future reference. The push notifications tip is gold too. It's crazy how stressful that waiting period can be when you're already dealing with job loss and financial uncertainty. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Daniel Washington
Just want to add my experience for anyone else who might be reading this! I've been using Chase for TWC deposits for about 6 months now, and it's been super consistent - almost always next business day after the process date shows on the TWC site. The only time it took longer was during a federal holiday week when everything got pushed back a day. One thing I learned the hard way is to make sure you're checking your "available balance" vs your "current balance" in the Chase app - sometimes the deposit shows up in current balance first but isn't actually available to spend until the next morning. Also, if you're ever having issues with direct deposit, definitely keep your old debit card or check ordering info handy as backup - TWC can switch you back to paper checks pretty quickly if needed, though obviously direct deposit is way more convenient. Hope this helps future folks going through the same stress!
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Oliver Brown
•This is such valuable info, especially about the current vs available balance difference! I wish I had known about that when I was first starting out - I remember getting so excited seeing the money in my account only to have my debit card get declined because it wasn't actually available yet. The federal holiday delay is a good point too - I think a lot of people don't realize that those can push everything back. Thanks for mentioning the paper check backup option as well. Even though direct deposit is definitely more convenient, it's reassuring to know there's a quick fallback if something goes wrong with the bank info.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
I'm dealing with the same situation right now - my process date was yesterday and I'm banking with Chase too. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been super reassuring! It sounds like Chase is pretty reliable for TWC deposits. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it shows up tomorrow since I have some bills due this weekend. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking when you're already stressed about finances. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - it really helps to know what to expect, especially for us newcomers to the unemployment process!
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Fatima Al-Rashid
•I totally understand that nerve-wracking feeling! I just went through this same situation a few weeks ago with my first TWC payment and Chase. Based on what I've seen in this thread and my own experience, it sounds like you should see it tomorrow since your process date was yesterday. The waiting really is the worst part, especially when you're already dealing with job loss stress. One thing that helped me was setting up those Chase mobile alerts that others mentioned - at least then you'll know the instant it hits instead of constantly refreshing your account. Hang in there, it sounds like Chase is pretty consistent with next-day deposits for TWC payments!
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Yara Khalil
I've been using Chase for my TWC deposits for about 8 months now, and I can confirm what most people are saying here - it's usually next business day after the process date. One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned much is that if you're ever concerned about the timing, you can actually call Chase customer service and they can see pending ACH deposits before they show up in your account or app. I've done this a couple times when I had tight deadlines with bills and it gave me peace of mind knowing the deposit was in the pipeline even if it wasn't showing yet. Also, just wanted to echo what others said about setting up those mobile alerts - total game changer for reducing anxiety during those first few payments when you're still figuring out the timing!
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Malia Ponder
•That's such a helpful tip about calling Chase to check for pending ACH deposits! I had no idea they could see that information before it shows up in our accounts. That would definitely help with the anxiety of waiting, especially when you have bills with tight deadlines. I'm relatively new to unemployment benefits and this whole thread has been incredibly educational - it's amazing how many little details and workarounds there are that you only learn from people who've been through it. Thanks for sharing your experience with the 8 months of deposits, it's reassuring to hear about the consistency over a longer timeframe!
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Cassandra Moon
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm going through my first TWC claim process right now and haven't set up direct deposit yet - I was worried about potential delays or complications. After reading everyone's experiences with Chase, I think I'll go ahead and set it up rather than waiting for paper checks. It sounds like Chase is pretty reliable for TWC deposits, and the next-day timing is way better than waiting for mail. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and tips, especially about the mobile alerts and checking pending transactions. For those of us new to this process, these real-world experiences are so much more valuable than the vague info on the TWC website!
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Julia Hall
•Definitely go with direct deposit! I made the mistake of waiting for paper checks for my first couple payments and it was such a hassle - they can take up to a week to arrive by mail, and then you still have to go deposit them. Direct deposit with Chase really is much more reliable and faster. Just make sure to double-check your routing and account numbers when you enter them - I've seen people mention horror stories about typos causing major delays. Once you get it set up, the consistency is great and you'll have much less stress about timing. The mobile alerts tip that everyone's mentioned is definitely worth setting up right away too!
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Payton Black
I'm also with Chase and just started my unemployment claim process last week. This thread has been so informative! I'm still waiting for my first payment to be processed, but it's really reassuring to see how consistent Chase has been for everyone with the next-day deposits. One question - for those of you who have been doing this for a while, do you notice any difference in timing between your first payment versus ongoing payments? Some people mentioned the first one might take a bit longer. I'm trying to plan my budget accordingly since I have some upcoming expenses. Thanks for all the detailed experiences everyone has shared!
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Effie Alexander
•From what I've read in this thread, it seems like there can be a slight difference with the first payment. A few people mentioned their first payment took 2 business days while subsequent ones were consistently next-day. @Isaiah Cross specifically mentioned this - first payment took 2 days, then every payment after was like clockwork the next business day. I think it might be because the banking connection is still being established for that initial deposit. For budgeting purposes, I d'probably plan for 2 business days on your first payment just to be safe, then you can expect the faster timing for ongoing payments. Good luck with your claim process!
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Genevieve Cavalier
I just went through this exact same process with Chase about 3 weeks ago! My first TWC payment had a process date on a Wednesday, and I was checking my account obsessively every few hours. It ended up hitting my Chase account Thursday morning around 8 AM - so exactly one business day later. What really helped my anxiety was setting up the Chase mobile app notifications for deposits like others mentioned. Also, I learned to check the "pending transactions" section in addition to my main balance, because sometimes it shows up there first before being fully available. The consistency has been great since then - every payment request I've made has followed the same next-business-day pattern. One tip: if your process date falls on a Friday, don't panic if you don't see it Saturday - remember weekends don't count as business days, so Monday is when you'd expect to see it. The waiting is definitely stressful when you're dealing with bills, but Chase seems to be really reliable for TWC deposits!
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Sean Kelly
•This is exactly what I needed to hear! I'm in almost the same situation - my first payment process date was yesterday (Thursday) and I'm with Chase too. I've been refreshing my account way too much already, so I'm definitely going to set up those mobile notifications right now. The tip about checking pending transactions is really helpful - I didn't even think to look there. It's reassuring to know that the Friday timing thing is just about business days and not an actual delay. Thanks for sharing your 3-week experience with the consistency too - it really helps to know what to expect going forward!
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Aidan Hudson
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My process date was today (Friday) and I'm also with Chase. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - I was starting to worry when I didn't see anything by this evening, but now I understand it's because weekends don't count as business days. So I should expect to see it Monday or Tuesday at the latest. I've already set up the mobile notifications that everyone recommended and I'm going to stop obsessively checking my balance every hour! It's amazing how much stress this waiting period adds when you're already dealing with unemployment. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - this thread should honestly be pinned for newcomers like me who have no idea what to expect with their first payment.
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Reginald Blackwell
•You're absolutely right about this thread being super helpful for newcomers! I'm also relatively new to the TWC process and was feeling the same anxiety about timing. The Friday process date thing caught me off guard too - it's such a relief to understand that it's just about business days and not an actual delay in processing. I made the same mistake of checking my account constantly until I read about the mobile notifications here. One thing that's helped me is remembering that even though the waiting is stressful, at least the payment has been processed by TWC - that's the hard part done. The bank transfer is usually the reliable part. Hang in there, sounds like you should definitely see it by Tuesday based on everyone's experiences!
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