Does Walmart cash Washington ESD unemployment checks - need help fast

Thank you! Do you know if all Walmart locations do this or just certain ones?

Most locations with a Money Center should be able to do it. Call ahead to make sure they're not having system issues.

I know but my bank closed my account over some stupid fees and I haven't had time to open a new one with all this job searching

Check out local credit unions - many have second chance banking programs and lower fees than big banks.

My bank account got closed and I forgot to update my payment info on the Washington ESD website before my weekly claim processed

You should be able to update your direct deposit info in your SecureAccess Washington account for future payments

Yeah I already did that but this week's payment had already processed as a check

How much does that cost? I'm already struggling financially

It's worth checking out their site for details, but for me it was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of wasting entire days trying to get through

I might need this if I have more issues with my payment method. Thanks for sharing

QFC charged me $7 last time for a $400 check, seemed high

Yeah the fees vary a lot. Always ask before you hand over the check.

Good point, I'll bring my passport just in case

passport should definitely work, that's better than most secondary IDs

I don't have a bank account right now, that's the whole problem

oh sorry missed that part, my bad

You need an active account to use mobile deposit anyway

How long was the wait? I really need to get this done today

Wasn't too bad, maybe 15-20 minutes on a weekday afternoon

Weekends are way worse, go during weekday if possible

Good advice, I'll definitely do that

Yeah Washington ESD's system isn't always great at tracking when checks get cashed vs direct deposits

Money Tree wanted like $15 for my $300 check last year, ridiculous

Yeah those places are expensive but sometimes they're more convenient location-wise

It took about 5 business days from when I filed my weekly claim to getting the check in the mail

That's not too bad actually, good to know for future reference

Paper checks always take longer but at least they're reliable once you get them

That's actually a really good idea. Do you know which prepaid cards work with Washington ESD direct deposit?

Most major ones like Green Dot or Netspend should work. Just make sure they accept ACH deposits.

Chime is another option that's pretty popular and has no monthly fees

Perfect timing for me, I can go first thing tomorrow morning

Some close the money center early on weekends though so call first

At least they offer direct deposit, some states still default to paper checks

True but their website is still pretty clunky compared to other states

The SecureAccess Washington portal works fine for me, maybe you need to update your browser?

How does that service work exactly?

They basically call for you and connect you when they get through to an agent. Check out their demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ to see how it works.

Might be worth it if I keep having payment method issues, thanks

Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice

Good luck! The fees suck but at least you'll have your money

That's reassuring, thanks!

Yeah government checks are pretty standard for them to handle

Just make sure the check isn't damaged or wrinkled, they can be picky about that

Good to know, there are like 3 Walmarts near me so I have options

The newer stores usually have better check cashing systems too

Tell me about it! At least this community is super helpful

We've all been there with unemployment complications, gotta help each other out

Exactly, the system is confusing enough without going through it alone

I think 7-Eleven uses a third party service that's pretty expensive

Yeah probably more expensive but sometimes they're more convenient location wise

I'll keep that in mind as backup, thanks