Has anyone used CashApp for ESD direct deposit? How long to receive funds?

I used CashApp for about 3 months last year for my unemployment deposits. It typically took 2-3 business days after my weekly claim was processed. Sometimes it would show 'pending' in CashApp for a day before it fully cleared. Just make sure you double-checked all the routing/account numbers - ESD won't notify you if there's a problem, they'll just send a paper check if the direct deposit fails.

cashapp worked for me but took 3-5 days sometimes longer when holidays... regular banks usually faster i switched to credit union after 2 months

Just a heads up - I had a friend who used CashApp and occasionally there were delays of up to a week when ESD had high volume periods. This was especially true during quarter transitions (late March, June, September, December). If your payment doesn't appear right away, don't panic. You can always call ESD to verify that the payment was sent if you're worried. If you need to get through to ESD quickly to check on the status, I found Claimyr's service (claimyr.com) really helpful. They connect you with an ESD agent usually within an hour instead of days of trying to call yourself. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Good luck with your claim!

WATCH OUT using those money app things!!! my cousin got his account FROZEN for 2 weeks after getting unemployment on it!!! CashApp thought it was "suspicious activity" and he couldnt pay rent!! ESD doesnt care either they just say its not their problem once the money leaves their system!!!

Iused cashapp for about 2 months at begining of my claim.. it worked fine usually 2-3 days after claim processed. But one time they held it for review for like 4 days which was stressful! i eventually switched to my credit union which is faster (1-2 days usally). Just make sure you have the right acct info in there!

One detail others haven't mentioned - if you file your weekly claim on Sunday (which is what ESD recommends), and it gets processed Monday, with CashApp you'll typically see the funds by Wednesday or Thursday. Just letting you know so you can plan accordingly. Also, make sure your CashApp account is fully verified with your ID and everything, otherwise there might be deposit limits that could affect receiving your full benefit amount if it's substantial.

I work at WorkSource (connected to ESD) and while we don't handle the payment side directly, I can tell you that we've heard mixed experiences with CashApp for unemployment deposits. Most people report it works fine with the 2-3 day timeframe others mentioned, but we've seen more verification holds with cash apps compared to traditional banks. If you do experience any issues, don't wait - contact both CashApp AND ESD. Sometimes ESD can provide verification of the payment that helps resolve CashApp holds faster. Also, you can always switch your payment method in eServices for future payments if needed.

I've been using CashApp for my unemployment deposits for about 6 months now and overall it's been pretty reliable. Usually takes 2-3 business days like others have mentioned. One thing I'd add is to make sure you have notifications turned on in the CashApp so you know as soon as the deposit hits - it helps with the anxiety of waiting! Also, if you're worried about potential account freezes that some people mentioned, you might want to transfer the money to another account or cash out regularly rather than letting large amounts sit in CashApp. I usually transfer mine to my checking account within a day or two of receiving it just to be safe. The transfer is usually instant if you pay the small fee, or free if you can wait 1-3 business days. You should be fine with your first payment tomorrow - just keep an eye on it and don't stress if it takes the full 3 days to show up!