How long after unemployment approval do you get paid in Washington ESD?

Congratulations on getting approved! From my experience, Washington ESD typically processes payments within 2-3 business days after approval. If you set up direct deposit, you should see the money faster than if you're waiting for a debit card or check.

mine took 4 days to show up in my bank account after approval, but i got everything including the back weeks i was waiting for during adjudication

The payment timing can vary, but Washington ESD usually processes approved claims fairly quickly. Make sure you've continued filing your weekly claims even during adjudication - that's crucial for getting your back pay. If you missed any weekly claims, you'll need to request those separately.

I went through something similar last year and was getting so frustrated trying to get updates from Washington ESD about my payment timeline. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually get through to a live agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. The agent was able to confirm exactly when my payment would process and what to expect.

THE SYSTEM IS SO BROKEN!!! 6 weeks for adjudication is ridiculous and now you have to wait even longer for money? I've been approved for 3 weeks and still haven't seen a dime. Washington ESD is a joke!

I'm in the same boat - just got approved after 5 weeks in adjudication. Did anyone else have to verify their identity during the process? I'm wondering if that affects payment timing.

Quick question - do you get a notification when the payment is processed or do you just have to keep checking your account?

For what it's worth, I got approved on a Tuesday and the money was in my account Thursday morning. Washington ESD seems to process payments pretty quickly once they get through the approval backlog.

Make sure your address is up to date in your account too. I had a friend whose payment got delayed because they moved and forgot to update their address with Washington ESD.

I remember when I was waiting for my first payment, I was so anxious about it. But once Washington ESD approves your claim, they're usually pretty efficient with getting the money out. The hard part is getting approved in the first place!

Does anyone know if they pay out on weekends or just business days? I'm trying to figure out if I should expect something over the weekend.

I had to call Washington ESD to get an update on my payment status after approval. Could not get through for days until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that calls for you and gets you connected to an actual person. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your payment.

Just to add another data point - I was approved on a Friday and got paid the following Tuesday. So it was 2 business days for me.

Don't forget that you'll need to keep filing weekly claims even after you get your first payment. I made that mistake and missed a week of benefits.

congrats on getting approved! the waiting is the worst part but once its approved the money usually comes pretty fast

I've been through this process twice now and both times I got my payment within 3 business days of approval. Washington ESD is slow to approve but once they do, the payments are reliable.

One thing to watch out for - if you have any overpayments or other issues on your account, they might offset your payment. Check your account for any holds or deductions.

The good news is that once you get your first payment, the weekly ones usually come like clockwork as long as you keep filing your claims and meet the work search requirements.

I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I'd give it a full week before worrying. Sometimes there are delays with bank processing or holidays that can slow things down.

Update us when you get your payment! I'm curious to see how long it takes. Good luck!

I went through a similar situation earlier this year - approved after about 5 weeks in adjudication. The payment showed up in my account exactly 3 business days later via direct deposit. The relief when that first deposit hits is incredible! Make sure to check your payment history on the ESD website too, as it will show when the payment was issued. From what I've seen, Washington ESD is pretty consistent with the 2-4 business day timeframe once you're approved. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line!