How long after you get approved for unemployment do you get paid Washington ESD?

It typically takes 2-3 business days after you file your weekly claim for the payment to show up in your account. Since you just got approved Tuesday and filed Sunday, you should see something by Wednesday or Thursday this week.

Make sure you're checking the right account! Washington ESD uses direct deposit so it should go to whatever bank account you set up during the application process.

I had the same issue and it turned out I needed to call Washington ESD to verify some information even though my claim showed approved. Took me weeks to get through on the phone though. If you're having trouble reaching them, there's a service called Claimyr that helps you get through to an actual agent - check out claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Your first payment might be delayed if there are any issues with your bank account setup or if Washington ESD needs additional verification. Check your SecureAccess Washington account to see if there are any alerts or messages waiting for you.

ugh the waiting is the worst part!! I remember when I was approved it felt like forever but it was only like 3 days

Also remember that your first payment might include back pay from when you first filed, so it could be larger than your regular weekly benefit amount. That sometimes causes processing delays.

The Washington ESD system is so slow. They approved me in February and I still had to wait almost a week for my first payment even though I did everything right.

If it's been more than 5 business days since you filed your weekly claim, definitely call Washington ESD. Something might be wrong with your payment setup.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but sometimes even after approval there can be additional holds placed on your account. Check if your payment status shows 'paid' or 'pending' in your account.

Make sure you didn't miss any of the job search requirements! If you didn't log your job contacts properly it can delay your payment even after approval.

Is your direct deposit information correct? Sometimes people change banks and forget to update it with Washington ESD.

UPDATE: I ended up using Claimyr again last week for a different issue and they're still working great. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in under 10 minutes and resolved my problem same day. Definitely recommend if you end up needing to call.

Payments usually hit between 2-4 AM if you're doing direct deposit. Check your account first thing in the morning.

I work at a bank and we see Washington ESD payments come through on Tuesdays and Wednesdays most often. What day did you file your weekly claim?

Don't forget about taxes! Your first payment might look smaller than expected if you elected to have taxes withheld.

The system shows pending payments differently than approved claims. Look for 'Payment History' section in your account - it might show more detail about timing.

Sometimes Washington ESD batches payments and releases them all at once. Could just be waiting for the next batch to process.

If you're really desperate, some credit unions offer short-term loans against pending unemployment benefits. Might be worth checking if you bank with one.

Check if there are any bank holidays or processing delays on your bank's end too. Sometimes it's not Washington ESD causing the delay.

This whole thread is making me nervous about my own claim that just got approved yesterday! Sounds like 2-3 days is normal though.

I used Claimyr twice last year when I had payment issues and they were super helpful both times. Worth trying if you end up needing to call Washington ESD about this.