TWC payment status changed from $0.00 to actual amount - is money coming?

Yes! That's great news! When your payment status changes from $0.00 to an actual amount, it means your payment has been processed and approved. The money should hit your account within 2-3 business days if you chose direct deposit, or 7-10 days if you're getting a debit card. Make sure you keep submitting your payment requests every two weeks though!

OMG thank you!!! That's such a relief. Do you know if the first payment includes everything from the beginning of my claim or just the most recent weeks?

Congrats! That's exactly what you want to see. When those zeros change to actual amounts, TWC has processed your payment. If you chose direct deposit, the money typically arrives in 2-3 business days. If you're getting the debit card, it could take 5-7 days for the first payment since they have to mail the card. \n\nThe amount you see is for the specific payment request periods showing that amount. If you look at your payment request history, you should see which weeks that payment covers. Your first payment might include multiple weeks if you had several payment requests waiting to be processed.

Thank you! Just checked and it looks like it's for the first two weeks. So relieved right now, was starting to think I'd never get approved.

happened to me 2 just hang tight ur good 2 go now

I WOULD NOT CELEBRATE YET!!! I had this happen and then the payment was REVERSED the next day and I had to call TWC about 50 times before getting through to fix it. Their system is SO BROKEN. They told me my claim was flagged for

Oh no, seriously? Now I'm worried again. Did you ever get your money?

Yes but it took ANOTHER TWO WEEKS after calling. The TWC rep said they had a huge backlog of claims to review. Don't even get me started on how many times I called just to get through to a human...

i had the same thing but it got stuck for like 2 more days before i saw money. something about processing time. don't go spending it until it actually hits your account just to be safe.

This is a good sign! When you see actual payment amounts instead of zeros, it means your claim has been processed and approved. However, there's still a processing time before the funds are released:\n\n- Direct deposit: Usually 2-3 business days\n- Debit card: 5-10 business days for first payment (card needs to be mailed)\n\nIf you haven't received payment after those timeframes, call TWC to check on the status. Sometimes there can be bank routing issues or other technical problems that delay the transfer.\n\nAlso, keep requesting payments on your scheduled days even if you haven't received the first payment yet. Missing a payment request can disrupt your claim.

I did select direct deposit when I applied. So hopefully I'll see something by Friday! And yes, I've been religiously doing my payment requests every other Monday morning.

If you're still struggling to reach someone at TWC to confirm when exactly your payment will arrive, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in the same boat last month - saw my payment amount change but then it got stuck in processing. I couldn't get through on the phone for days until I used their service. They got me connected to a TWC agent in about 25 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh\n\nThe agent I spoke with was able to tell me exactly when my deposit would hit my account and explain why there was a delay (something about additional verification).

Thanks for the tip! If I don't see the money by Friday I might try that. Getting through to TWC seems impossible these days.

No problem! Yeah, Friday is a reasonable time to wait since you just saw the change today. Hope it comes through smoothly for you!

my bro got his money the next day after seeing numbers but i had to wait like 3 days so it depends i guess

Quick update check: Has your payment arrived yet? Hoping you got some good news!

YES!!! Just checked my account this morning and the money is there! $573 just like it showed on the TWC site. Such a relief after almost 6 weeks of waiting and worrying. Thanks everyone for the help!

Make sure you're doing your work search activities EVERY WEEK while you wait. I know people who got their first payment and then got disqualified later because they weren't keeping up with the work search requirements. Texas requires at least 3 work search activities EACH WEEK, and TWC can ask for proof anytime. Don't mess that up or you'll have to start the whole nightmare process over again!!

Definitely doing that! Been applying to at least 4-5 jobs every week and keeping a detailed log with all the info. Not taking any chances with that part.

That's awesome news, Melissa! So glad it worked out for you. Your experience is really helpful for others going through the same thing. The waiting period is definitely the worst part - you never know if something went wrong or if it's just normal processing time. Sounds like you handled everything perfectly by keeping up with your payment requests and work search requirements. Hope your job search goes well and you find something soon!

Congrats on getting your payment! Your story gives me hope - I'm in week 4 of waiting and still seeing all zeros. Been laid off from my retail job and the anxiety is killing me. Did you have to do anything special to get it processed or did it just happen automatically? I've been doing all my payment requests on time and keeping up with work search but starting to wonder if I messed something up in my application.

Melissa, this is such a relief to read! I'm currently in week 3 of waiting and seeing all zeros, so your story gives me hope that it really can change overnight. The fact that you went from $0.00 to $573 and then actually received the money within a few days is exactly what I needed to hear. I've been doing everything by the book - payment requests every two weeks, detailed work search log with 4+ applications per week, but the waiting and uncertainty is so stressful when you're running low on funds. It's good to know that 5-6 weeks seems to be pretty normal for first-time claims to process. Thanks for updating us that the money actually hit your account! That final confirmation makes all the difference for those of us still waiting. Going to try to be patient and keep doing what I'm doing, but definitely keeping that Claimyr option in mind if I hit the 6-7 week mark with no changes.

Reading through this whole thread as someone who just filed my claim last week - this is exactly the kind of real-world info I needed! The official TWC website is so vague about timelines, but seeing Melissa's actual experience from $0.00 to payment in her account gives me a realistic expectation of what to expect. I'm currently in my first week of waiting and already getting anxious checking the portal daily. Sounds like I need to prepare mentally for at least 4-6 weeks before seeing any status changes. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and experiences here - makes the process feel less scary when you know what others went through. Also noting that Claimyr service recommendation for if I need to actually talk to someone at TWC. The horror stories about trying to get through on the phone are everywhere, so having an alternative option is reassuring. Keep us posted if anyone else sees their status change from zeros to actual amounts!

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone still waiting - I'm currently in week 5 and finally saw my status change from $0.00 to actual amounts yesterday! Still waiting for the deposit to hit, but after reading Melissa's success story I'm feeling much more confident it's actually coming. The psychological toll of seeing those zeros week after week is no joke. I've been laid off from my office job since early February and was starting to think I'd done something wrong with my application. But it really does seem like 4-6 weeks is the normal timeline for first-time claims. For anyone earlier in the process - keep doing your payment requests religiously and document everything. I've been keeping a spreadsheet with all my work search activities, payment request dates, and TWC account screenshots. Probably overkill but it gives me peace of mind that I'm covering all my bases. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here, especially Melissa for the updates! This community has been a lifesaver during this stressful waiting period.

This thread has been so helpful! I'm currently in week 2 of waiting and was starting to panic seeing all those zeros, but reading everyone's experiences shows that this is totally normal. The 4-6 week timeline seems pretty consistent across everyone's stories. I got laid off from my customer service job in late February and filed immediately, but I had no idea what to expect since this is my first time dealing with unemployment. The TWC website makes it sound like payments should come quickly, but the reality seems very different. Really appreciate Melissa sharing her full journey from zeros to actual payment hitting the account - that's exactly the kind of real-world timeline I needed to see. And noting all the advice about keeping detailed records and using Claimyr if needed to actually reach TWC. Going to try to be patient and not check my account 5 times a day (easier said than done!). At least now I know I'm not doing anything wrong and this waiting period is just part of the process.

This thread is exactly what I needed to find! I'm in week 3 of waiting and have been checking my TWC account obsessively every day, seeing nothing but $0.00 across all my payment requests. Starting to wonder if I messed something up in my application since I've never dealt with unemployment before. Got laid off from my construction job in early March when the project got cancelled, and I'm down to about $200 left. The stress of not knowing if or when money might come has been keeping me up at night. But reading Melissa's story and everyone else's experiences shows that 4-6 weeks is actually pretty normal, which is both reassuring and frustrating at the same time. I've been doing my payment requests every two weeks like clockwork and keeping a detailed work search log with company names, dates, and position details. Applied to probably 20+ jobs so far and documenting everything just in case TWC asks for proof later. Really hoping I see that status change from zeros to real amounts soon like Melissa did. The waiting game is brutal when you're running low on funds, but at least now I know I'm not alone in this experience and that it really can change overnight once TWC processes everything. Thanks to everyone sharing their timelines and tips - this community has been more helpful than the actual TWC website!

This entire thread has been incredibly helpful for managing expectations! I'm currently in week 1 of my unemployment claim after getting laid off from my restaurant job when they had to downsize. Seeing Melissa's complete journey from $0.00 to actual payment in her account, plus everyone else sharing their realistic timelines, gives me so much more peace of mind than the vague info on the TWC website. I was honestly expecting payments to start within a week or two based on what TWC's site suggests, but now I understand I need to mentally prepare for 4-6 weeks of waiting. That's tough when money is tight, but at least I know what to expect and that those zeros don't mean I did anything wrong. Already started keeping detailed records of my work search activities and setting reminders for payment requests. The advice about taking screenshots and documenting everything seems really smart too. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences - this community is so much more valuable than any official government resource I've found! Will definitely keep checking back and update if I see my status change from zeros to actual amounts.

This thread is a goldmine of information! I'm just starting week 2 of my claim after being laid off from my retail management position, and I was getting really anxious seeing those $0.00 amounts every day. Reading through everyone's experiences, especially Melissa's complete journey from zeros to actual payment, has given me so much relief. The consistent 4-6 week timeline that everyone's sharing is both frustrating and reassuring - frustrating because that's a long time to wait when you're already financially stressed, but reassuring because it means I'm not doing anything wrong and this is just how the system works. I've been keeping detailed records of everything from day one thanks to advice I found in other threads, but seeing everyone emphasize the importance of documentation here really reinforces that I'm on the right track. Already have my work search spreadsheet going with dates, companies, positions, and contact info. Really appreciate everyone being so open about their timelines and experiences. This community has been way more helpful than anything on the official TWC site. Will definitely update when I see my status change from those dreaded zeros to actual amounts!

Just wanted to add another data point for people waiting - I'm currently at the end of week 4 and still seeing all zeros, but reading through Melissa's journey and everyone else's experiences here is keeping me sane! Got laid off from my warehouse job in mid-March and have been religiously doing my payment requests and work search activities. What's really helpful about this thread is seeing the actual progression from someone who went through the whole process successfully. The fact that Melissa went from $0.00 to $573 overnight and then had the money in her account within a few days gives me hope that when it happens, it happens fast. I've been keeping detailed records of everything just like everyone recommends - work search log with company names, dates, positions applied for, and screenshots of all my TWC submissions. The waiting is brutal when you're down to your last few hundred dollars, but at least now I know this 4-6 week timeline is completely normal and not a sign that something went wrong. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences - this community support has been invaluable during such a stressful time. Will definitely update when I see my status change!

Just wanted to share my current experience for anyone tracking timelines - I'm in week 3 after being laid off from my healthcare admin job, and this thread has been a lifesaver for managing my expectations! Seeing Melissa's complete journey from $0.00 to actual deposit really helps me understand this is a marathon, not a sprint. The psychological aspect of checking that TWC portal daily and seeing zeros is tough, but knowing that 4-6 weeks seems to be the norm helps me not panic that I did something wrong. I've been keeping meticulous records of my work search activities (applying to 5-6 jobs per week) and taking screenshots of every payment request submission. What really stands out from everyone's stories is how suddenly the change happens - one day zeros, next day actual amounts. That gives me hope that when my time comes, it'll be just as clear and definitive. The waiting is stressful when funds are running low, but this community has shown me I'm not alone in this experience. Thanks to everyone for being so transparent about your timelines and processes. Will definitely update when I see my status change from those dreaded zeros!

This entire discussion has been incredibly reassuring! I'm currently in week 6 of waiting and just saw my status change from $0.00 to $487 yesterday - reading Melissa's experience gives me so much hope that the actual deposit is coming soon! I was starting to think something was wrong since I hit that 6-week mark, but it sounds like I'm still within the normal range. Got laid off from my office job in February and have been stressed about money, but seeing everyone's success stories here keeps me motivated. I've been doing direct deposit too, so hopefully I'll see the money hit my account in the next 2-3 days like Melissa did. This community has been way more helpful than any official TWC resource - the real-world timelines and experiences are exactly what people need to hear during such a stressful process. Thanks to everyone for sharing your journeys! Will definitely update when the deposit actually hits my account.