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What time do TWC deposit unemployment payments to bank accounts?

I just got approved for unemployment last week and I'm waiting on my first payment. My TWC account shows my payment request was processed yesterday, but the money hasn't hit my account yet. For people who get direct deposit, what time of day do TWC payments usually post? Is it early morning, mid-day, or does it vary? I'm trying to figure out when I should expect to see the money so I can pay some bills that are coming due. Thanks for any info!

TWC usually processes payments overnight, so you should see it in your bank account early morning - typically between 2-6am depending on your bank. Some banks show pending deposits the night before. If your payment request was processed yesterday, you'll most likely see the funds tomorrow morning. Just make sure your direct deposit info was correctly entered in your TWC account.

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Thanks! That's helpful to know. I double-checked my direct deposit info and it's correct. I'll keep an eye out for it tomorrow morning then.

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Mine always hits at exactly 3:42am with Chase bank. Been that way for 3 months straight.

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Wait really? Mine's always random times with Wells Fargo. Sometimes 4am, sometimes not until like 9am. I didn't know other banks were so consistent!

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It really depends on your bank. TWC typically sends the payments in batches overnight, but when they post to your account varies by financial institution. Some banks make funds available immediately upon receiving the ACH transfer, while others have a standard posting time for all direct deposits. Also worth noting that the first payment sometimes takes longer than subsequent ones. If you just got approved and this is your first payment request, it could take 2-3 business days instead of the usual overnight timeframe. If your payment doesn't show up within 3 business days after the TWC website shows it as processed, then you might want to contact TWC to make sure there isn't an issue.

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I didn't realize the first payment might take longer, that's good to know. I'll give it a few days before I start worrying then. I'm with Bank of America, so hopefully they're one of the faster ones.

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OMG the waiting is THE WORST!!! My first payment took 4 days to show up and I was FREAKING OUT thinking something went wrong!! The TWC website said it was processed but nothing in my account for DAYS!! Called TWC like 50 times but couldn't get through to anyone. Almost had a panic attack!!!

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That sounds stressful! I'm already feeling anxious about it, but I'll try to be patient. Did you end up getting your payment without having to talk to anyone at TWC?

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Yeah it finally showed up randomly on day 4!!! And then after that first one, they were always there by like 6am the day after processing. It's just that first one that takes FOREVER for some reason!!!!

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mine posts whenever my credit union feels like it lol. sometimes 3am sometimes noon. government systems are slow af so just give it time

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Does this actually work? The TWC phone system is such garbage I've literally never gotten through to a person.

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Yes, it really works. I was skeptical too but it connected me in about 10 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They use some kind of system that navigates the phone tree and holds your place in line.

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my freind told me that if your bank account has a negative balance when the payment hits they can take some of it to cover overdraft fees so make sure your account is in good standing

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This is actually true. If your account is overdrawn, the bank can use incoming deposits to cover the negative balance plus any associated fees. Worth keeping in mind if you're counting on receiving the full unemployment amount.

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One more thing to note - make sure you're checking the right account. If this is your first payment and you didn't set up direct deposit immediately when applying, TWC might have issued you a prepaid debit card (U.S. Bank ReliaCard) instead. Some people wait days for a direct deposit that never comes because the money actually went to the ReliaCard. You can check which payment method is active on your TWC account under the Payment Method section.

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I did set up direct deposit right away when I applied, and it shows as my payment method in my TWC account. But that's a good point - I'll double check to make sure it didn't default to the card somehow.

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Just wait till you have to call them about a problem with your payment!!! I literally had to call 87 TIMES before I got through!! The system is BROKEN!!!!

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That's exactly why I mentioned Claimyr in my earlier comment. It's the only reliable way to reach TWC when you have payment issues. Otherwise you're just hitting redial all day long.

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For most people with direct deposit, the timeline looks like this: - File payment request: Day 0 - TWC processes payment: Day 1 or 2 - Bank receives and posts payment: Usually early morning of Day 2 or 3 So if you requested payment on Monday, and TWC shows it processed on Tuesday, you'll most likely see it in your account Wednesday morning, or Thursday at the latest (unless there's a holiday or weekend in there).

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Thanks for breaking it down like that! I requested payment on Monday and it processed Tuesday, so it sounds like I should see it tomorrow (Wednesday). That helps a lot with planning.

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I've been getting unemployment for about 6 months now and with my bank (USAA), the payments always show up between 2-4am on the day after TWC shows it as processed. It's been super consistent. The only time it was different was during a federal holiday when it took an extra day. Since this is your first payment, don't panic if it takes a day or two longer than usual - the system sometimes needs extra time to verify new direct deposit setups. But after that first one, it should be like clockwork!

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I'm also waiting on my first payment and this thread has been super helpful! I requested payment on Friday and it shows as processed on Monday in my TWC account. Based on what everyone's saying, I should probably see it tomorrow (Tuesday) morning with my bank. It's reassuring to know that the first payment often takes a bit longer than usual. I was starting to worry something went wrong, but it sounds like this is pretty normal. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know what to expect!

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I'm in the exact same boat as you! Just got approved and waiting on my first payment too. It's so nerve-wracking but this thread has definitely put my mind at ease. Sounds like we just need to be patient with that first payment. Good luck and hopefully we both see our money soon!

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I've been through this process twice now (lost my job again during the pandemic) and here's what I learned about TWC payment timing. Most banks process ACH transfers in batches overnight, typically between 2-6am, but the exact time depends on your specific bank's processing schedule. Capital One always posts mine at 3:15am like clockwork, but when I had Wells Fargo it was more random - sometimes 4am, sometimes 8am. The key thing to remember is that TWC sends payments out in waves, usually starting around midnight, so even if your payment shows "processed" it might be in a later batch. And yeah, that first payment can definitely take 2-4 business days instead of the usual overnight. Don't stress if it doesn't show up immediately - the system is slow but it does work eventually!

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This is really comprehensive, thanks! I'm with Capital One too so hopefully I'll get that same consistent 3:15am timing once my payments get into a regular rhythm. It's good to know that the first payment delays are totally normal and not a sign that something's wrong. I was getting anxious checking my account every few hours but I'll try to relax and just wait it out. Appreciate you sharing your experience from going through this twice!

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I'm new to unemployment benefits and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I just submitted my first payment request yesterday and was getting worried when I didn't see anything in my account this morning. Reading everyone's experiences, it sounds like I need to be more patient - especially since this is my first payment. I'm with TD Bank, so I'm curious if anyone else has experience with their timing. Also, I noticed some people mentioned checking that your direct deposit info is correct - is there a way to verify this in the TWC system after you've already submitted it? I want to make sure I didn't make any typos when I first set it up. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone is sharing!

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Hey Jasmine! You can definitely verify your direct deposit info in your TWC account. Just log in and go to the "Payment Method" or "Direct Deposit" section - it should show your bank routing number and the last few digits of your account number. If you need to make changes, you can usually do it there too, though it might delay your next payment by a few days while they process the update. As for TD Bank, I don't have personal experience with them but most major banks seem to follow that 2-6am posting window that others have mentioned. Since you just submitted yesterday, I'd give it at least 2-3 business days before worrying, especially for that first payment!

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I'm also waiting on my first unemployment payment and this thread is giving me so much hope! I requested payment on Wednesday and TWC shows it processed yesterday (Thursday), so based on everyone's timeline I'm hoping to see it hit my account tomorrow morning. I'm with PNC Bank and really hoping they're one of the faster ones. The anxiety of waiting for that first payment is real - I've got rent due next week and was starting to panic thinking something went wrong. But reading all these experiences, it sounds like 2-3 days for the first payment is totally normal. Really appreciate everyone sharing their bank timings and experiences. It's so helpful to know what to expect instead of just refreshing my banking app every hour!

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I totally understand that anxiety! I'm also waiting on my first payment and it's such a relief to see everyone's experiences here. The waiting game is brutal when you have bills coming due. From what I've read in this thread, it sounds like you should definitely see your payment tomorrow morning with PNC - most people seem to get theirs the day after TWC shows it as processed, especially the major banks. Try not to stress too much about refreshing your app constantly (easier said than done, I know!). It sounds like the system works, it's just that first payment that takes a bit longer to build trust in the process. Fingers crossed we both see our money hit soon!

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I've been receiving unemployment benefits for about 8 months now and wanted to share my experience to help ease some anxiety for those waiting on their first payments. With my credit union (Navy Federal), payments consistently post at around 5:30am the morning after TWC shows them as processed. However, that very first payment took 5 full business days to appear - I was convinced something had gone wrong and was ready to drive to the TWC office! What I've learned is that the first payment often involves additional verification steps behind the scenes, especially for new direct deposit setups. After that initial delay, every subsequent payment has been like clockwork. My advice: give your first payment a full week before panicking, but after that, if it's not showing up within 24-48 hours of processing, then it's worth investigating. The system works, it's just painfully slow that first time around!

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This is so reassuring to hear! I'm currently waiting on my first payment and was starting to get really anxious after seeing it's been 3 days since TWC showed it as processed. Knowing that your first one took 5 full business days makes me feel so much better - I was worried I had made an error somewhere in the process. It's crazy how that first payment involves so much extra verification when you really need the money most! Thanks for sharing your Navy Federal timeline too. I'll definitely wait the full week before contacting TWC. Really appreciate you taking the time to help calm the nerves of us newcomers to this whole process!

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I've been getting TWC payments for about 4 months now and wanted to add my experience with Bank of America since someone mentioned having BofA earlier in the thread. My payments consistently post between 3:00-4:00am on the day after TWC shows them as processed. It's been very reliable once you get past that first payment. My first payment took 3 business days to show up, but every payment since then has followed the overnight schedule perfectly. BofA seems to be pretty good with ACH processing compared to some of the horror stories I've heard about other banks. Just wanted to give you some hope since you mentioned having Bank of America - you should be in good shape for consistent timing once that initial payment goes through!

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That's exactly what I needed to hear! I'm the original poster with Bank of America and have been anxiously waiting since Tuesday when my payment showed as processed. Knowing that BofA is typically reliable with that 3-4am posting window gives me hope that I should see it tomorrow morning. It's such a relief to hear from someone with the same bank who's been through this process successfully. The 3 business day timeline for the first payment also matches what several others have mentioned, so I'll stop obsessively checking my account every few hours and just wait it out. Really appreciate you sharing your BofA experience - it's so helpful to get bank-specific timing info!

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I've been on unemployment for about 2 months now and can share my experience with Chase Bank. My payments always hit at exactly 6:12am the morning after TWC shows them as processed - it's been that consistent every single time! The only exception was my very first payment which took 4 business days to appear. I remember being so stressed that first week, checking my account constantly and convinced something had gone wrong. But once that initial payment finally hit, it's been like clockwork ever since. For anyone waiting on their first payment, just know that the delay is completely normal - TWC and your bank need extra time to verify everything for new accounts. After that, you can pretty much set your alarm for 6am and expect to see your money! The system works, it's just that first payment that tests your patience.

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Wow, 6:12am exactly every time with Chase? That's incredibly precise! I'm also new to this whole unemployment process and it's really reassuring to hear how consistent the payments become after that nerve-wracking first one. I've been reading through this whole thread and it seems like every bank has its own specific timing, but they all follow the same pattern - that initial payment delay followed by reliable overnight posting. Thanks for sharing your Chase experience! It's amazing how stressful that waiting period is when you really need the money, but it sounds like once you get through it, you can actually rely on the timing. Really helpful to know what to expect!

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I'm also waiting on my first unemployment payment and this whole thread has been a lifesaver! I requested payment last Thursday and it shows as processed on Friday in my TWC account. I'm with Regions Bank and haven't seen anything yet, but after reading everyone's experiences I'm feeling much more confident that it's just the normal first-payment delay. It's so stressful when you're counting on that money for bills, but knowing that 3-5 business days is typical for the first payment really helps manage expectations. I was starting to think I messed something up with my direct deposit info, but it sounds like this waiting period is just part of the process. Really grateful for everyone sharing their bank timings and experiences - it makes such a difference to know what's normal versus when to actually worry!

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I completely feel your stress about waiting for that first payment! I'm actually in a very similar situation - requested my payment earlier this week and have been anxiously checking my account multiple times a day. This thread has been such a relief to find because everyone's experiences show that the 3-5 day delay for the first payment is totally normal, even though it feels like forever when you have bills due. I don't have experience with Regions Bank specifically, but based on what everyone else has shared, most banks seem to follow that same pattern of overnight posting once TWC sends the payment. Since your payment processed on Friday, I'd expect you should see it by Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest. Hang in there - it sounds like once we get through this first payment anxiety, the timing becomes much more predictable!

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I've been getting unemployment through TWC for about a year now (unfortunately had to file twice due to job market issues) and wanted to share what I've learned about payment timing to hopefully ease some anxiety for newcomers. With my local credit union, payments post at 4:47am every single time - I actually started setting my alarm just to check! But that first payment back when I initially filed took 6 business days to appear. I was absolutely convinced I'd made an error and spent hours on the TWC website double-checking everything. What I've discovered is that TWC has additional fraud prevention measures for first-time payments that can add several days to processing. They're essentially verifying that you're a real person with a legitimate claim before releasing funds. It's frustrating when you need the money immediately, but it's actually a good thing that protects the system. One tip: if you're really anxious about your first payment, you can sometimes see pending transactions in your bank's mobile app or online banking before the money actually posts to your available balance. This can give you peace of mind that the payment is coming even if it hasn't fully cleared yet. After that first payment though, it becomes incredibly reliable. I can literally predict down to the minute when my money will hit!

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This is incredibly helpful, thank you for sharing your experience! I'm currently waiting on my first payment and was getting really anxious, but knowing about the fraud prevention measures makes so much sense. It's actually reassuring to know there's a legitimate reason for the delay rather than thinking something went wrong. I hadn't thought to check for pending transactions in my banking app - that's a great tip! I'm going to look for that feature tonight. It's amazing how precise the timing becomes once you get past that first payment hurdle. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain the process in such detail!

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I've been receiving unemployment benefits for about 3 months now and wanted to add my experience with Ally Bank to help others understand the timing. With Ally, my payments consistently post at 2:33am on the day after TWC shows them as processed - it's been that exact time for the past 12 weeks! However, my very first payment took 4 business days to appear, and I was convinced something had gone wrong. I even called my bank thinking there was an issue on their end, but they explained that first-time ACH setups from government agencies often have additional verification delays. One thing I learned that might help others: if you log into your TWC account and go to the Payment History section, you can see the exact date TWC sent the payment to your bank. This helped me track the timeline and understand that the delay was normal processing time, not an error. For anyone stressed about their first payment - I totally get it! I was checking my account every hour and losing sleep over it. But once that first payment finally hit, every subsequent one has been like clockwork. The system really does work, it's just painfully slow that first time around while they verify everything is legitimate.

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Thanks for sharing your Ally Bank experience! That 2:33am timing is so specific - it's fascinating how each bank has their own exact processing schedule. I'm currently waiting on my first payment and your story about calling the bank thinking something was wrong really resonates with me. I've been tempted to do the same thing! The tip about checking the Payment History section in TWC is really helpful - I didn't know you could see the exact date they sent it to your bank. That would definitely help with tracking the timeline instead of just guessing. It's so reassuring to hear from someone else who went through that same first-payment anxiety and came out the other side with reliable timing. Really appreciate you taking the time to share these details!

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I've been getting TWC payments for about 5 months now with KeyBank and wanted to share my experience since I haven't seen anyone mention KeyBank yet. My payments always post at 5:15am the morning after TWC shows them as processed - super consistent timing once you get past that first payment. Like everyone else has mentioned, my first payment took forever - 5 business days! I was convinced I'd entered my routing number wrong or something. But after that initial delay, it's been incredibly reliable. KeyBank seems to process ACH transfers in their overnight batch right around 5am. One thing that helped my anxiety during that first payment wait was setting up account alerts through my bank's app. They'll send you a text or email as soon as any deposit hits your account, so you don't have to keep manually checking. Made those first few days much more bearable! After reading this whole thread, it's clear that pretty much every bank follows the same pattern - first payment takes 3-5 days due to verification, then overnight posting after that. Hope this helps anyone else waiting on their first payment!

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Thanks for mentioning KeyBank! I'm actually with them too and have been waiting on my first payment for 3 days now, so it's really reassuring to hear that 5 business days is normal for the first one. That account alert tip is genius - I'm definitely setting that up right now so I can stop obsessively checking my app every few minutes! It's amazing how consistent all these banks become after that initial verification period. Really appreciate you sharing the KeyBank-specific timing since I hadn't seen anyone else mention them in this thread.

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I've been on unemployment for about 7 months now and wanted to share my experience with Discover Bank since I haven't seen anyone mention them yet. My payments consistently post at 4:25am the morning after TWC shows them as processed - it's been that exact time for months now! But just like everyone else has mentioned, that first payment was a nightmare - took 6 full business days to appear and I was absolutely panicking by day 4. I kept thinking I'd made some mistake with my account info or that TWC had lost my application somehow. Called Discover twice thinking there was an issue on their end, but they assured me first-time government ACH transfers often take extra time for verification. What really helped me was realizing that TWC has to verify your identity, employment history, and bank account details before releasing that first payment. It's actually a good security measure, even though it's stressful when you're waiting for money to pay bills. After that initial verification though, the system becomes incredibly reliable - I can literally set my watch by when the money hits! For anyone waiting on their first payment, hang in there! The delay is completely normal and doesn't mean anything went wrong. Once you get past this hurdle, unemployment payments become as predictable as clockwork.

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