ESD approved my claim but payment still pending after 10 days - normal wait time?

mine took 8 days after approval to hit my acct. did u double check ur bank info is correct in the system? sometimes small errors in acct numbers can cause delays

The first payment typically takes longer than subsequent payments. ESD processes claims in batches, and your first payment might include a waiting period depending on when you initially filed. A few things to check: 1. Verify your payment method is set to direct deposit (not debit card) 2. Make sure you've completed all weekly claims since filing 3. Confirm there are no alerts or action items in your eServices account If it goes beyond 14 days post-approval, you should try contacting ESD directly as there might be an additional verification step that wasn't communicated to you.

The same thing happened to me back in January! My claim said approved but no money showed up. Turns out I had to verify my identity again even though the claim said approved. Check if there's any identity verification requests in your notifications. Sometimes they don't make these very obvious.

ESD IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!! Been there, done that. "Approved" doesn't mean ANYTHING until you see money in your account. I was "approved" for nearly THREE WEEKS before I got paid. Their system is antiquated and they don't care about people who are struggling to pay bills. They'll get around to it whenever they feel like it. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims though - that's super important even while waiting.

Try checking your payment status under the "UI Payment History" section in eServices. Sometimes it shows a payment is scheduled but hasn't been released yet. Also, direct deposit usually takes 2-3 business days AFTER ESD releases the payment. Being approved doesn't mean the money was immediately sent out - there's often a processing period before the actual payment is initiated. If you're getting close to rent being due, you might want to call ESD directly to check on the status rather than waiting. Getting someone on the phone can be tough though.

im on week 6 of waiting for my first payment lol. approved doesnt mean anything. welcome to the washington esd system!

Just to follow up on this thread - one common reason for payment delays after approval is the bank verification process. ESD sometimes does micro-deposits to verify your account before sending the full payment amount. Check your bank account for any small deposits (usually less than $1) from Washington State. Also, if you have any previous employers contesting your claim, that can cause delays even after initial approval. The status might show approved while they're still resolving an employer dispute in the background. For weekly claims after your first payment, the standard timing is processing on Sunday/Monday and deposit by Wednesday/Thursday if there are no issues.