How long does it take to get a check from Washington ESD unemployment?

Usually takes 2-3 business days after you file your weekly claim for the money to show up in your account if you have direct deposit set up. If you're waiting for a physical check it can take 5-7 business days through the mail.

make sure you check if theres any issues with your claim that might delay payment. sometimes they put a hold on it for random verification stuff

I've been dealing with Washington ESD payment delays for weeks now. If you can't get through on the phone to check your claim status, I found this service called Claimyr that actually got me connected to a real person at Washington ESD. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Really helped me figure out why my payments were being held up.

First payments can sometimes take longer because they do extra verification. Don't panic if it takes up to a week for your first check.

The timing depends on when you submit your weekly claim. Washington ESD processes payments in batches, usually Monday through Wednesday. If you file your weekly claim on Sunday, you'll typically see payment by Tuesday or Wednesday with direct deposit. Paper checks add 3-5 more days for mailing time.

Been on unemployment for 3 months now and the timing is pretty consistent once you get into the routine. Week 1 might be slower but after that it's reliable.

WASHINGTON ESD IS SO SLOW WITH EVERYTHING!!! I waited 2 weeks for my first payment and they never explained why. Their phone system is completely useless too - just hangs up on you after an hour on hold.

Pro tip: set up direct deposit if you haven't already. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. I learned that the hard way.

just be patient, the money will come. washington esd isnt that bad compared to other states ive heard about

Check your bank account early in the morning on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sometimes the deposits show up overnight. Also make sure you didn't accidentally put in the wrong routing or account number.

One thing that might delay your payment is if you worked any hours during the week you're claiming. Even if you reported it correctly, sometimes it triggers a review that can hold up payment for a few days.

If you don't see anything by Thursday I'd try calling Washington ESD or using one of those services people mentioned to get through. Sometimes there are issues that don't show up in your online account.

The waiting is definitely the worst part, especially when you're depending on that money for bills. But in my experience Washington ESD is pretty reliable once your claim is approved.

I remember my first unemployment payment took exactly 72 hours from when I submitted my weekly claim to when it hit my checking account. This was back in February though so timing might vary.

Quick question - did you get any confirmation email or notification after submitting your weekly claim? Just want to make sure it actually went through.

For what it's worth, when I was having trouble reaching Washington ESD about payment issues, Claimyr was a lifesaver. Got me through to someone who could actually see what was holding up my claim. Worth checking out if you run into problems.

The important thing is you got your claim approved. First payment timing is always uncertain but after that it becomes very predictable. Hang in there!

Just wanted to add that Washington ESD doesn't issue payments over weekends or holidays. So if there's a federal holiday during the week it might push your payment back a day.

One last thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims every Sunday even while you're waiting for your first payment. Don't let any weeks lapse or you'll have to start the process over.

Hope you get your payment soon! The first one is always the most stressful but once it comes through you'll feel so much relief.