Just approved for ESD benefits - when will my first payment hit my bank account?

Congrats on getting approved! For direct deposit, ESD typically processes payments within 2 business days after you file your weekly claim. So if you filed on Sunday, you might see it by Tuesday or Wednesday. However, it can sometimes take up to 3 business days depending on your bank's processing time. Make sure your direct deposit info is correct in eServices to avoid any delays.

It depends on ur bank too some banks take longer to process. my credit union shows it pending a day b4 it actually hits

When mine got approved, my first payment took an extra day compared to later payments. I think they do some extra verification the first time. So don't panic if it takes a bit longer than what others are saying! After that first one, it became super consistent - file Sunday, money on Tuesday like clockwork.

Does anyone know if holidays affect ESD payment processing? President's Day is coming up and I'm wondering if that will push everything back a day.

I've had SO many issues with ESD payment timing that I finally gave up trying to predict it exactly. Some weeks it's 2 days, some weeks it's 4 days from filing. Their system is BROKEN! Just last month they put my claim on hold for "verification" without even telling me and I had to call 97 TIMES to get through to anyone who could help. If you start having issues getting through on the phone, I recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - they've got a system that helps you get through to ESD without spending your whole day redialing. Saved my sanity! They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

Just wanted to add that you should always file your weekly claim on Sunday if possible. Filing earlier in the week gives ESD more processing time and generally means you'll get paid faster. Also, set up email alerts in your eServices account so you get notified when a payment is processed - that way you'll know exactly when to expect it in your bank account.

mine always comes 2 days after i file but my roommate has KeyBank and his takes 3 days every time so yeah def depends on your bank too

UPDATE: Just got my payment this morning (Wednesday)! So it took exactly 2 business days from when I filed on Monday. Thanks everyone for your help!