How long does it take to receive your unemployment check from Washington ESD?

Thanks, that's helpful. I did set up direct deposit when I first applied, so hopefully that speeds things up.

Yeah direct deposit is definitely faster than waiting for a debit card in the mail

I chose direct deposit so hopefully I'll see it by Friday then. Thanks for the breakdown!

The ReliaCard is actually pretty convenient once you get it. No fees at most ATMs and you can transfer to your bank account for free.

How do I check if there are any holds on my account? My claim just shows as processed.

Log into your account and look for any alerts or messages. If there's an adjudication issue, it usually shows up there. If you can't find anything and payments are still delayed, you might need to call them.

Good luck getting through on the phone though. I've been trying for days and keep getting hung up on.

Interesting, I've never heard of that. Have you used it yourself?

Yeah, I used it last month when I had a question about my job search requirements. Saved me hours of redialing and actually got me connected to a real person.

Is there a cost for something like that?

They don't require any personal info upfront and focus on just getting you connected. Way better than spending all day hitting redial.

Two weeks is definitely longer than normal. Have you checked if your claim is still showing as processed or if there's been a status change?

It still says processed but no payment date. I'm going to lose my apartment if this keeps up.

You might want to try that Claimyr thing the person mentioned above. If you really need to talk to someone, it sounds like it could help.

That's good to know! I bank with Chase, wonder if that makes a difference.

I use a local credit union, but I don't think the bank matters as much as making sure you file your claim early in the week.

That's reassuring! Did you get any kind of notification when it was deposited?

yeah my bank sent me a text alert. nothing from ESD though

I filed mine on Tuesday, so maybe I should switch to filing earlier in the week.

Yeah, definitely try Sunday or Monday next time. The processing queue seems to move faster at the beginning of the week.

Makes sense, they probably get swamped with claims toward the end of the week.

Yeah, I'm definitely doing the hourly bank account checking thing right now. Good to know it gets less stressful!

Same here, was obsessing over it for the first few weeks. Now it's just part of my routine.

How would I know if there's an adjudication issue? My account doesn't show any alerts.

It would usually show up in your claim status or you'd get a letter in the mail. If everything shows processed and you don't have any pending issues, you should be fine.

Great idea! I'll set that up right now.

Most banks have mobile apps that send notifications too. Really helpful for peace of mind.

Great news! Glad it worked out.

See, I told you it would be Wednesday! The system is pretty reliable once you know the timing.

Still waiting on mine... might need to look into that Claimyr thing to figure out what's going on.