How to change unemployment direct deposit for Washington ESD payments?

You can update your direct deposit through your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account. Log in and look for 'Payment Options' or 'Direct Deposit' under your account settings. You'll need your new bank's routing number and your account number. Make sure to verify the numbers are correct before submitting.

I tried doing this online last month and it was confusing. The website kept timing out when I tried to save my new bank info. Ended up having to call Washington ESD directly.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you update your direct deposit BEFORE your next payment is processed. If Washington ESD tries to send money to a closed account, it can create a whole mess of paperwork to get it sorted out. I learned this the hard way when I switched banks.

i changed mine last year when i switched to a credit union. had to fill out some form but dont remember what it was called. maybe try searching for 'change banking information' in the forms section?

Just went through this process myself! Here's exactly what I did: 1) Log into SecureAccess Washington 2) Click on 'eServices' 3) Look for 'Update Payment Method' 4) Enter your new routing and account numbers 5) Submit and print the confirmation page. The whole thing took maybe 5 minutes.

Be careful with the routing number! I accidentally used the wrong one (confused my bank's wire transfer routing with the ACH routing) and it caused my payment to bounce. Had to call and fix it.

Update: I finally got my direct deposit changed after using that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. The agent walked me through the whole process over the phone. Definitely worth it if you can't figure out the online system.

I had issues with this too. The Washington ESD website said my direct deposit was updated but payments kept going to my old account. Turns out there was some kind of glitch in their system.

Pro tip: If you're changing banks, don't close your old account until you confirm the new direct deposit is working. Keep it open for at least one payment cycle just in case.

Does anyone know if you can set up direct deposit to go to a prepaid card instead of a regular bank account? My situation is complicated and I don't have a traditional checking account right now.

Just a heads up - if you're having trouble with the online system, try using a different browser or clearing your cache. The Washington ESD website can be finicky sometimes.

Why is everything with Washington ESD so complicated? Changing direct deposit should be a simple 2-minute process but they make it like solving a puzzle.

For what it's worth, I changed mine online about 6 months ago and it worked fine. Maybe they've improved the system since some of you had issues?

Remember to keep documentation of when you made the change. Screenshot the confirmation page if you do it online, or keep copies if you mail in forms. Always good to have proof in case something goes wrong.

Quick question - do you need to notify Washington ESD if you're just changing banks but keeping the same account type (checking to checking)? Or is the direct deposit update enough?

Has anyone tried using Claimyr for this kind of issue? I keep seeing it mentioned but wondering if it's actually helpful or just another service trying to make money off people's problems.

Whatever you do, don't wait until right before your payment is due to make changes. I tried to update mine the day before my weekly claim was processed and it caused all sorts of confusion.

Just wanted to add that if you're switching from one account to another at the same bank, the process is usually faster since it's all internal to their system.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to try the online method first and if that doesn't work, I'll look into calling or using one of those services mentioned. Really appreciate this community helping each other out.

I just went through this process last week and wanted to share what worked for me. First, try the online method through SecureAccess Washington like others mentioned - it's under eServices > Payment Options. If that doesn't work, don't waste hours on hold calling the main number. I used a callback service that got me connected to an agent in about 15 minutes instead of waiting for hours. The agent was able to update my banking info immediately and confirmed it would take effect with my next payment. Also, make sure you have a voided check or bank letter with you - they might ask for verification of the account details.

I just updated my direct deposit last month and it was actually pretty straightforward once I found the right section. In your SecureAccess Washington account, look for "eServices" then "Payment Information" or "Direct Deposit" - the exact wording might vary but it's definitely there. One tip that helped me: make sure you're using your bank's ACH routing number (usually the same one on your checks) not the wire transfer routing number. Also, I'd recommend making the change right after you file your weekly claim so there's time for it to process before your next payment. The system gave me a confirmation number that I screenshotted just in case. Good luck!

I'm in the same boat and really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences! Just to add another data point - I successfully changed my direct deposit through the SecureAccess Washington online system about 3 weeks ago. The key was using Chrome browser and making sure I had a stable internet connection. The process took about 10 minutes total. I found it under eServices > "Update Payment Method" just like Diego mentioned. One thing I'll add is that I got an email confirmation within 24 hours saying the change was processed, and my next payment went to the new account without any issues. The timing worked out perfectly since I made the change right after filing my weekly claim. For anyone still struggling with the online system, definitely try different browsers or clear your cache first before resorting to calling - it might save you a lot of time!