How long does it take to receive Washington ESD unemployment direct deposit after approval?

Thanks! That's a relief. I was worried there might be another delay after waiting so long for adjudication.

my credit union usually gets washington esd deposits tuesday mornings if i file sunday

Good to know, I'll check first thing Tuesday. My routing number is definitely correct since I used the same account for my stimulus payments.

Sometimes banks hold deposits for verification especially if it's your first unemployment payment. Call your bank if it doesn't show up by Wednesday.

Never heard of that service. Does it actually work? The phone system is impossible to navigate.

Yeah it worked for me. Got through to an agent in about 20 minutes instead of calling all day. They basically handle the calling process for you.

Interesting, might have to try that if I have issues with my next claim

That makes sense. This is my first time ever filing for unemployment so everything is new to me. I double-checked the routing and account numbers multiple times.

First time can definitely take longer. Don't panic if it's not there Tuesday, just give it until Thursday before calling Washington ESD.

I have a local credit union so hopefully they're quick with processing. Thanks for the info!

Credit unions are usually faster than big banks for ACH deposits. You should see it Tuesday morning.

Just checked and no alerts or holds showing. Status just says 'paid' for this week's claim. Hopefully that means it's actually on the way.

Good, if it says paid then you're golden. The money is definitely coming, just a matter of when your bank processes it.

Yeah if there were any issues it would show up as 'held' or 'pending' not 'paid'. You're all set.

That's reassuring to hear. I can handle waiting a few more days as long as it's actually coming.

yeah first one is always slower, after that its like clockwork

Great idea! I just set that up through my banking app. Now I'll know the second it hits.

Smart move. Those notifications are super helpful for tracking unemployment payments.

No garnishments or anything like that for me, so hopefully it's the full amount. Really need every penny right now.

You would see any deductions listed in your payment details on eServices if there were any.

I'll keep that in mind if something goes wrong. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know there's an option besides waiting on hold forever.

Yeah that phone system is brutal. Anything that helps get through faster is worth knowing about.

Just direct deposit. I specifically chose that option and entered my bank account info. Never requested the debit card.

Good, debit card takes way longer to arrive. Direct deposit is definitely the faster option.

Bank account is fine, no overdrafts or issues. Just checked my balance and everything looks normal.

Perfect, then you're all set. Should see that deposit within the next day or two max.

Totally agree. The uncertainty makes it so stressful when you're already struggling financially.

Yeah they could definitely improve their communication about payment timelines. At least the money does come eventually.

Glad it worked out! Now you know what to expect for future payments.

awesome! tuesday morning deposit crew lol

Perfect timing too with rent due soon. Great news!

Exactly! Hopefully this helps someone else who's in the same situation I was in yesterday.

Glad everything worked out smoothly. And remember that Claimyr option if you ever need to reach Washington ESD directly for any other questions.

Remember that your first deposit might take 3-5 days, but after that it's usually 1-2 days consistently.

Yeah, and definitely set up those text alerts with your bank. Made tracking the deposit so much easier.

Good point. The status on eServices is the most reliable indicator of whether payment is actually processed.

yep paid status means its on the way for sure

Perfect summary! This covers everything I learned from this experience.

And if you need to speak with Washington ESD directly about payment issues, there are services like Claimyr that can help you get through their phone system.

Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge. This thread is super helpful.