What day of the week does Washington ESD unemployment pay - still confused about payment schedule

Thanks! I have Chase bank - do you know if they're usually fast or slow with these deposits?

Chase is usually pretty quick, you should see it Wednesday morning most of the time.

I have Chase too and mine always comes Wednesday around 6am

I always file Sunday evening, usually around 7pm. Should be early enough right?

yeah that should be fine, the cutoff is usually midnight sunday

This is super helpful! I didn't realize the bank made such a difference in timing.

what about if your claim is under adjudication? does that affect payment timing?

If you're in adjudication, you won't receive any payments until the issue is resolved, regardless of when you file your weekly claims.

Interesting, I've never heard of Claimyr before. Does it actually work?

Yeah it worked for me. I was having issues with my claim status and couldn't get through the regular phone lines. They connected me to an actual ESD agent who cleared up my confusion about payment schedules and adjudication status.

sounds like a scam to me, why would you pay someone to make a phone call?

I thought the same thing at first, but when you can't get through for weeks and your benefits are delayed, it's worth it to actually talk to someone who can help.

I feel you, the whole system is frustrating. At least now you know to expect Wednesday/Thursday.

I guess, but it shouldn't be this confusing. Other states are way more clear about their payment schedules.

The schedule is actually posted on the ESD website, but it's not very prominent. They do Tuesday processing for most claims.

Yes, federal holidays can delay processing by one business day. So if Tuesday is a holiday, they'll likely process on Wednesday instead.

Good to know! I was wondering about that with some of the upcoming holidays.

Holiday weeks are always confusing. I just plan for payments to be one day later than usual.

That's really specific timing - thanks for sharing your experience!

interesting, i never paid attention to the exact time i filed. might start tracking that

Yeah I started keeping track after a few late payments. Definitely seems to make a difference.

Yeah the timing within the day seems random. As long as it's the right day I guess.

I've noticed that too - sometimes it's there first thing in the morning, sometimes not until later.

This is exactly the kind of detailed explanation I was looking for - thank you!

what if you have direct deposit with a credit union? same timeline?

Credit unions vary more than big banks. Some are faster, some slower. I'd say Wednesday to Thursday is typical for credit unions.

No, the payment schedule is the same regardless of claim type. Standby, regular UI, all get processed on the same Tuesday schedule.

Good to know, thanks! I wasn't sure if standby had different processing.

Wow, you actually got through! How long did you wait on hold?

About 45 minutes, but I called right when they opened at 8am. Definitely worth the wait to get official confirmation.

That's great you got through! The Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier really does work if you can't get through the regular way.

Glad this helped! I wish I had known all this when I first started filing claims.

Welcome to the unemployment club - hopefully you won't need to be here long!

Good point - I always forget to check my account when payments are late.

Yeah I learned this the hard way. Had a payment hold for two weeks because I didn't see a message asking for employment verification.

Exactly! Always check your account first before assuming it's just a normal delay.

That's a good summary. And remember holidays can push everything back by one day.

Perfect summary! This whole thread has been really educational.

Yep, that covers the basics. Most payment questions come down to these timing issues.

Good reminder! I always do my job search log on Saturday so it's ready for Sunday.

wait, you have to report job contacts? i thought that was optional...

Job search requirements depend on your specific situation, but most people do need to log contacts. Check your account for your specific requirements.

Thanks for mentioning it again. I bookmarked their site in case I need it.

I'm getting desperate enough to try anything. The regular phone number is impossible.

I totally understand the desperation. When you can't get through for weeks and need answers, it's worth trying something different.

From my experience, filing earlier on Sunday seems to help, but I'm not sure if it's official policy.

The official cutoff is Sunday at midnight, but filing earlier in the day probably ensures you're in the first batch they process.

Makes sense - I'll try filing Sunday morning instead of Sunday night.

Good to know! Seems like most major banks are pretty consistent with Wednesday timing.

same with US Bank - always wednesday morning for me

Same here! Really glad I asked this question - learned a lot from everyone's experiences.

Happy to help! Payment timing is one of the most common questions people have about unemployment.

Glad we could provide some clarity. The Washington ESD system can be confusing, but once you understand the timing it's more predictable.