How long does it take to get payment from Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

Usually takes 2-3 business days after your weekly claim is processed. Make sure you have direct deposit set up because paper checks take way longer - like 7-10 days.

It depends on your bank too. Some banks hold the funds for a day or two even after Washington ESD sends the payment. I use a credit union and usually get mine on Wednesdays if I file my weekly claim on Sunday.

Been dealing with Washington ESD for months now and honestly the payment timing is inconsistent. Sometimes it's 2 days, sometimes it's 5. If you need to talk to someone about your specific case, I found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you through 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. Way better than trying to call yourself and getting disconnected 50 times.

The payment schedule is pretty predictable once you get into the rhythm. File your weekly claim by Sunday night, payment processes Monday/Tuesday, hits your account by Wednesday or Thursday. First payment might take a little longer though.

make sure you check your payment history in your Washington ESD account too, sometimes the payment shows up there before it hits your bank

I've been waiting 6 days for my payment and it's driving me crazy. Filed my weekly claim last Sunday and still nothing. Called Washington ESD like 30 times and can't get through to anyone.

holidays can mess up the timing too, just fyi. if theres a federal holiday during the week your payment might be delayed

Also make sure your direct deposit info is correct in your account. I had a friend who was waiting weeks for payments and turns out she had the wrong routing number entered.

The whole system is so slow and frustrating. I remember when I first started getting benefits it took almost a week for my first payment even though everything was approved.

One more thing - make sure you're filing your weekly claims on time every week. If you miss the deadline it can delay future payments even if you file late.

been getting unemployment for 3 months now and its pretty consistent - file sunday, get paid wednesday or thursday like clockwork

just wanted to say hang in there, the waiting for that first payment is the worst part but once you get into the routine its not too bad

If you're really desperate and need to know what's going on with your payment, you might want to try that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier. I used it last month when my payment was delayed and they got me through to someone who could see my payment was held up for identity verification that I didn't even know about.

Just to clarify the timeline again since there's been some confusion - Washington ESD typically processes weekly claims Monday through Tuesday, then sends payments Tuesday through Wednesday. Most people see the money in their account Wednesday or Thursday if they have direct deposit.

also dont panic if your first payment seems like a weird amount, mine included backpay from the waiting week and other stuff so it was more than i expected

Washington ESD payments have been pretty reliable for me. The only time I had issues was when there was some kind of system maintenance and everything got delayed by a day.

i wouldnt worry too much, washington esd is actually pretty good about getting payments out on time compared to some other states ive heard about

Make sure you save your confirmation number when you file your weekly claim. If there are any issues with your payment you'll need that number when you call.

The waiting is definitely the hardest part especially when you have bills due. But in my experience Washington ESD is pretty reliable once everything is set up correctly.

One last thing - if you end up needing to contact Washington ESD about payment issues, try calling right when they open at 8am or during lunch time around noon. Those seem to be the best times to actually get through.