What day of the week do you get unemployment benefits in Washington?

Benefits are typically deposited on Tuesdays if you file your weekly claim before the Sunday deadline. However, it can take up to 2-3 business days for the funds to appear in your account depending on your bank.

i get mine on tuesdays usually but sometimes wednesdays if theres a holiday

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The payment schedule depends on when you submit your weekly claim. Washington ESD processes claims in batches, so Tuesday is typical but it's not guaranteed. Make sure you're filing your claim between Sunday and Saturday for the previous week.

Ugh the Washington ESD system is so confusing! I never know when my money is coming. Sometimes it's Tuesday, sometimes Wednesday, once it was Thursday because of some processing delay they never explained.

Update: My payment showed up this morning (Tuesday) like you all said it would! Thanks for the help everyone.

For anyone else wondering, I keep a spreadsheet tracking when I file my weekly claims and when I get paid. It's almost always Tuesday but can be Wednesday if there's a Monday holiday that affects processing.

The timing also depends on your bank. Some banks process ACH transfers faster than others. Credit unions tend to be quicker in my experience.

Just want to add that if your payment doesn't come when expected, don't panic right away. Check your claim status online first to see if there are any issues. If everything looks good and you still don't get paid after 3 business days, then call Washington ESD.

One thing to watch out for - if you have any outstanding issues like job search requirements or verification documents, it can delay your payment even if you file on time.

For new claimants, it can take longer for your first payment. After that, the Tuesday schedule is pretty reliable as long as you file on time and don't have any issues.

Pro tip: if you're worried about payment timing, you can sign up for direct deposit notifications from your bank. That way you'll know immediately when the Washington ESD payment hits your account instead of checking constantly.

I've been on unemployment for about 6 months now and can confirm the Tuesday pattern is pretty consistent. One thing I learned is to always file your weekly claim as early in the week as possible - I usually do mine Sunday evening. That way if there are any issues or questions with your claim, you have time to resolve them before the processing cutoff. Also keep in mind that if you have any changes to report (like part-time work or job interviews), it might delay processing by a day or two while they review everything.