What day of the week does Washington ESD unemployment pay deposit?

Usually it's Tuesday if you file your weekly claim on Sunday. But if you file later in the week it might be Wednesday or Thursday.

Washington ESD processes payments Tuesday through Thursday typically. The exact day depends on when you submit your weekly claim and if there are any issues with your claim that need review. If you file Sunday night you'll usually see payment Tuesday, but filing Monday pushes it to Wednesday most of the time.

I've been calling Washington ESD for weeks trying to get a straight answer about payment timing because my claim keeps getting delayed. Finally found this service called Claimyr that actually got me through to a real person at ESD. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

The payment schedule really depends on your bank too. Some banks post deposits as soon as they receive them, others hold them until the next business day. I have Bank of America and my payments usually show up Tuesday evening if I file my weekly claim on Sunday.

THIS SYSTEM IS SO FRUSTRATING!!! Why can't they just tell us exactly when payments will hit? Every other state seems to have this figured out but Washington ESD keeps everyone guessing.

Make sure you're checking your ESD account online too, sometimes the payment shows as issued before it hits your bank. That can give you a heads up on timing.

I've been getting my payments on Wednesdays consistently for the past two months. I file my weekly claim every Sunday night around 8pm and payment hits Wednesday morning.

One thing that messed me up was filing late in the week. If you file your weekly claim on Friday or Saturday, you might not see payment until the following Tuesday. Better to file early in the week.

Also remember that if your claim is in adjudication or there are any issues flagged, payments get held up regardless of the normal schedule. Make sure your claim status is clear.

For what it's worth, I've found that setting up text alerts through your bank helps. At least you know the moment the deposit hits instead of constantly checking your balance.

To summarize for everyone: Washington ESD typically processes payments Tuesday-Thursday. File your weekly claim early in the week (Sunday/Monday) for fastest processing. Check your ESD account online to see when payment is issued. Bank processing can add 0-1 business days. Holidays and claim issues cause delays.

Just wanted to add that if you're on standby status the timing might be different. My payments when I was on standby came on different days than regular UI.

Update: just checked my account and this week's payment posted Tuesday morning! Filed Sunday night as usual. Seems like they might be processing a bit faster lately.

Still think the whole system needs an overhaul but at least now I know what to expect. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.

One more tip - if you're switching banks, make sure to update your direct deposit info in your ESD account BEFORE filing your next weekly claim. Otherwise you might have to wait for a paper check.

Thanks for starting this thread, really helpful to see everyone's experiences. Seems like Tuesday-Wednesday is the sweet spot for most people.

Final thought - if your payment is ever more than a few days late, definitely call ESD or use one of those services to get through. Sometimes there are issues they don't notify you about that can be resolved quickly once you talk to someone.

Hope this helps other people too. The payment timing stress is real when you're relying on unemployment to pay bills.

Great discussion everyone. Remember that these timelines can vary based on individual circumstances, bank processing, and system updates at ESD. When in doubt, check your online account or contact ESD directly.

Just to close this out - got my payment this morning (Wednesday) right on schedule. Filed Sunday, payment issued Tuesday according to my ESD account, hit my bank Wednesday morning. System worked as expected!