What day of the week does Washington ESD unemployment pay?

Washington ESD typically processes payments Monday through Wednesday, but the exact day depends on when you file your weekly claim and if there are any issues with it. Most people get their payments by Tuesday or Wednesday if they file their weekly claim on Sunday.

Been on unemployment for 3 months now and I can tell you it's not always consistent. Sometimes I get paid Tuesday, sometimes Wednesday. One week it didn't come until Thursday because of some glitch in their system.

The payment schedule isn't random though. Washington ESD has a processing cycle - if you file your weekly claim by Sunday at midnight, payment should be processed within 2-3 business days assuming no issues with your claim. Direct deposit is faster than debit card usually.

If you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to check on payment delays, I found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you connected to real agents. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

Tuesday is the most common day from what I've seen in my unemployment Facebook groups. But like others said, it can vary.

Does anyone know if holidays affect the payment schedule? We're coming up on some federal holidays and I'm worried about my payments getting delayed.

The whole system is a mess if you ask me. Why can't they just pay on the same day every week like a regular paycheck?

Pro tip: set up text alerts in your Washington ESD account so you get notified when payments are processed. Helps with planning.

I've been getting my payments every Tuesday like clockwork for the past 2 months. File my weekly claim Sunday evening, money hits Tuesday morning.

Just remember that your first payment might take longer than the regular weekly payments. Mine took almost a week when I first started collecting.

If your payment is ever more than 3 days late, definitely call Washington ESD. There might be an issue with your claim that needs to be resolved.

For what it's worth, I track all my payments in a spreadsheet and Tuesday is definitely the most common day. Out of 12 payments, 9 came on Tuesday, 2 on Wednesday, and 1 on Thursday (that was during a holiday week).

Make sure you're filing your weekly claim before the deadline too. If you file late, it can definitely delay your payment.

Does the payment day change depending on your bank? I have a credit union and wonder if that affects when I see the deposit.

I switched from the debit card to direct deposit and it made a huge difference in timing. Direct deposit comes 1-2 days earlier usually.

One more thing - check your payment history in your Washington ESD account regularly. Sometimes there are issues that aren't immediately obvious and it's good to catch them early.

Just to add another data point - I've been collecting for 6 months and Tuesday is my payment day about 80% of the time. The other 20% it's Wednesday, usually when there's been a holiday or system maintenance.

If you ever have payment issues and can't get through to Washington ESD by phone, try using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I used it last month when my payment was delayed and they got me connected to an agent who resolved the issue same day.

Bottom line: expect payments Tuesday/Wednesday if you file by Sunday, but don't panic if it's a day or two late occasionally. The system isn't perfect but it's generally reliable.