TWC payment processed yesterday - how long till check arrives in mail?
My TWC unemployment payment request was finally processed yesterday (after 3 weeks of waiting!), and the payment status is showing 'processed' on the website. I chose to receive a paper check instead of direct deposit because my bank account situation is complicated right now. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the actual check to arrive in the mail once the system shows it's been processed? I'm getting worried because rent is due next week and I need to plan accordingly. This is my first time filing for unemployment in Texas so I'm not familiar with their timeline for mailing checks.
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Ally Tailer
usially takes 3-5 business days from when it shows processed. mine always comes exactly 4 days after but ive heard some ppl get it faster if ur close to Austin where they mail from
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Callum Savage
•Thank you! That's a relief to hear. I'm in Dallas area, so hopefully it won't take the full 5 days.
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Aliyah Debovski
The official TWC guidance states that paper checks are mailed within 1-2 business days after processing and typically take 3-5 business days to arrive depending on your location. If you don't receive it within 7 business days total, you should contact TWC to request a payment trace. Just be aware that mail delivery times can vary, especially during busy periods or in rural areas.
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Miranda Singer
•is there a way to switch to direct deposit for future payments? seems like checks can get lost and that would be a nightmare to deal with
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Cass Green
If you're worried about timing for rent, you might want to call TWC directly to confirm the exact mail date. I had to do this last year when I was in a similar situation. Getting through to a TWC agent can be frustrating with all the busy signals, but I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to a rep in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. The TWC rep can tell you exactly when the check was mailed and give you a more precise estimate.
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Callum Savage
•I've never heard of that service before. Did they actually get you through to a real TWC person? I spent 2 hours on hold yesterday and eventually got disconnected.
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Cass Green
•Yes, they connected me to an actual TWC representative who could see all my claim details. Definitely better than the constant busy signals and disconnections. The agent was able to confirm my payment status and told me exactly when to expect my check.
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Finley Garrett
THEY ARE SO SLOW WITH EVERYTHING!!! i waited 8 days for my check once and when i called they just said "be patient" like i dont have bills to pay!!! the whole system is designed to make us suffer i swear
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Madison Tipne
•I feel you! Their system is frustrating, but in my experience the checks themselves are actually pretty reliable once processed. It's getting to that point that's the nightmare lol.
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Holly Lascelles
I've been on Texas unemployment twice in the last three years, and both times my paper checks arrived 4 business days after showing as processed. But I've learned to always build in extra time for delays with anything TWC-related. One thing to consider - their payment calendar can get weird around holidays, so if there's any holiday coming up, add an extra day or two. For your first payment, they sometimes take a bit longer to mail out compared to subsequent payments. Have you checked your correspondence inbox on the TWC portal? Sometimes they post notices there about payment timelines that might give you more specific info.
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Callum Savage
•Thanks for the detailed response! I haven't checked my correspondence inbox yet, I'll do that right now. There aren't any holidays coming up thankfully. This is actually my second payment, but the first one was direct deposit before I had to switch banks.
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Ally Tailer
just wondering did u try calling the TWC tele-serv number? sometimes u can get more info there than on the website. the number is 800-558-8321
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Callum Savage
•I tried Tele-Serv yesterday but it just gave me the same info as the website - that the payment was processed. Didn't provide any shipping details for the check.
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Malia Ponder
my first check took 6 days and i was panicking, called TWC and they said they cant do anything till its been 7 business days. then it showed up that afternoon LOL! so just when u think its lost it might arrive
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Miranda Singer
•lol that's how it always works isn't it? the minute you call about something missing it magically appears
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Aliyah Debovski
Just to follow up on this thread - it's also worth noting that if you do encounter any significant delays with your check (7+ business days), TWC can issue a stop payment and reissue a new check. However, that process itself takes about 5-7 business days. Going forward, direct deposit is definitely the fastest and most reliable payment method with funds typically available 1-2 business days after processing.
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Callum Savage
•Update: My check arrived today! So that was exactly 3 business days after processing. Thanks everyone for the help and advice. I'm definitely switching back to direct deposit once my new bank account is properly set up.
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