TWC payment by mail - how long do checks take to arrive?

i got checks for my first 3 payments b4 switching to direct deposit. they usually took about 4-6 days after the payment date on the TWC website. sometimes faster if u get lucky with mail delivery in ur area

The mail delivery timeframe really depends on your local post office. In my experience, TWC unemployment checks typically arrive 3-5 business days after the payment is processed. You can see when your payment was processed by logging into your TWC account and checking your claim and payment status screen. As for switching to direct deposit, yes, you can do this without affecting your current payment. Go to the "Payment Option" section of your TWC account and update your preference to direct deposit. You'll need to provide your bank routing and account numbers. This change will apply to future payments only, and your current check will still arrive by mail.

When I was on unemployment last year, my first check took almost 10 days to arrive after it was processed. The rest were more consistent and usually came within 5-6 days. If your payment status shows "processed," that means the check has been printed and mailed. One tip - if you're really in a bind waiting for the check, I recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a TWC agent quickly. I was able to verify my payment status and they could tell me exactly when my check was mailed. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh that shows how it works. It saved me hours of frustration trying to get through on the phone.

I had the EXACT SAME THING happen!!! I swear I selected direct deposit but somehow got checks. My first one took 7 days after the payment date but then I missed the second one completely - turns out my neighbor got it by mistake and held onto it for a week before giving it to me!!! After that disaster I immediately changed to direct deposit. DO THAT ASAP!!!

My sister gets her checks in like 3 days after the payment shows on her account but she lives in Houston. My cousin in Amarillo said his took over a week sometimes. Probably depends on where u live and how far from Austin you are since thats where they mail from i think

The whole TWC system is a JOKE!! My first check took TWO WEEKS to arrive after it showed processed on my account! By then I was already late on rent and got hit with a $95 late fee. Then when I finally called and got through after THREE DAYS of trying, they told me "oh well nothing we can do about mail times" and refused to rush a replacement. I begged them to switch me to direct deposit for my next payment and they did but what good did that do for my LATE RENT??

update us when u get ur check so others know how long it takes rn

UPDATE: My check arrived today! It took exactly 5 business days from when it showed as processed on the TWC website. I've also successfully updated my payment method to direct deposit for future payments. Thanks everyone for your help!

Good to hear! Make sure you're submitting your payment requests on time (every two weeks) and don't forget to log your work search activities. Texas requires three work search activities per week for most claimants. You can enter these directly on the TWC website under the Work Search tab. Many people miss this and end up with payment delays or disqualifications.