How long does it take for Washington ESD unemployment payment to process after approval?

I checked and my bank info looks right. Same account I've had for years. Maybe I should call Washington ESD?

good luck getting through to them lol. I've been trying for weeks

That makes sense, I hadn't thought about there being a backlog after adjudication. I'll wait until Monday then.

This happened to me too after my adjudication was resolved. Took about a week total but eventually came through.

Have you tried calling right at 8am when they open? That's usually the best time to get through.

Yeah I've tried that multiple times. Still can't get through. It's so frustrating when you need answers about your money.

I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. They basically call for you and get you connected. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked - got through to someone within an hour. Check out claimyr.com if you're interested. They have a video demo too: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ

I understand the frustration, but usually payment delays have a specific reason. Better to figure out what's causing it than just complain.

Easy for you to say when you're not the one waiting for money you desperately need to pay rent

Where would I see that? I don't see any alerts or messages in my account.

Look under the 'Eligibility Issues' section or 'Correspondence' tab. Sometimes they don't make it obvious.

Just checked - no eligibility issues showing and no new correspondence. Everything looks clean.

The debit card has fees though. Direct deposit is free and usually faster once it's working properly.

true but at least you know what's happening with your money

Oh wow, I never thought about that! I'll call my bank tomorrow and see if they're holding anything.

Yeah definitely worth checking. They didn't even notify me, I had to figure it out myself.

That's a really good point. Banks do sometimes hold government deposits for security reviews, especially after long gaps.

Really? That's exactly my situation! Did they say if there's anything we need to do or just wait?

They said just wait, they're processing the delayed payments manually. But I'm glad I called because at least now I know what's happening.

See, I told you Claimyr works! Sometimes you just need to actually talk to someone to get real answers.

I have Chase and they're usually pretty fast with direct deposits. This is definitely unusual.

Yeah Chase is normally good. If it's taking this long there's probably something else going on.

Thanks for the clear explanation. Good to know what the normal process should be.

This is really helpful. At least now I know 4 days is definitely not normal and there's likely a real issue to resolve.

' Pending usually means'there s still some kind of review or verification 'happening.' Paid means Washington ESD has approved and processed thepayment.

Ugh, so I'm even further behind than OP. This is so stressful.

Check if you have any outstanding verification documents or ID requirements. That's usually what causes pending status.

I've checked it multiple times but I'll look again. That would be such a simple fix if that's the issue.

Sometimes it's the little things. Took me forever to figure out that one wrong digit.

Give it the normal 1-2 business days first. Based on what others are saying, there might be some system issues affecting people coming out of adjudication, but don't panic immediately.

Okay, I'll try to be patient. Just scary when you read about all these delays.

Glad that worked! It's such a relief when you finally figure out what was causing the delay.

Great outcome! This is a good reminder for everyone to check with their bank if payments are delayed.

Awesome! I'm still waiting for mine from the system glitch the agent told me about, but at least we're both getting answers.

Usually yes, changing banking info can delay payments that are already in process. I'd wait until after you receive your current payments before making changes.

That's what I figured. Better to wait then. Thanks!

Really? I didn't know they could help with unemployment issues.

Yeah, if you've been trying to resolve something for weeks with no response, they can sometimes escalate it internally.

Same here! It's nice to know you're not alone when dealing with these issues.

That's what these forums are for. Glad people are finding it useful.

Excellent news! Thanks for updating the thread. Good to know they're working through the backlog.

Still waiting on mine but this gives me hope that they're actually fixing things.

EXACTLY! A simple email or message in your account explaining delays would save everyone so much stress.

I agree the communication could be better, but at least there are ways to get answers if you know where to look or who to call.

Good idea! Definitely learned a lot from everyone's experiences here.