What days does Washington ESD unemployment pay - when should I expect my deposit?

Washington ESD typically processes payments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you filed your weekly claim on Sunday or Monday, you should see the deposit by Wednesday or Thursday depending on your bank. Direct deposit is usually faster than the debit card option.

I've been getting mine every Wednesday for the past month. Sometimes it shows up late Tuesday night if your bank processes early.

be careful because if theres any issues with your claim they can delay the payment without telling you. happened to me last month when they wanted to verify my job search activities

The payment schedule can vary if there are holidays or if Washington ESD systems are down for maintenance. Generally Tuesday/Wednesday is correct but I've seen delays during holiday weeks.

Wait, you got approved after only 3 weeks? Mine has been in adjudication for 6 weeks now and I can't get anyone on the phone to tell me what's going on. Every time I call the Washington ESD number I get hung up on after waiting an hour.

I get my payments on Wednesday mornings usually around 6am. Been consistent for months now.

The Washington ESD website has a payment calendar but it's not always accurate. I've learned to just expect it Wednesday and be pleasantly surprised if it comes Tuesday night.

Just want to add that if you're using the Washington ESD debit card instead of direct deposit, those payments usually take an extra day or two to process.

One more tip - if your payment is delayed beyond Thursday, definitely call Washington ESD to check on your claim status. Sometimes there are identity verification issues or other holds that they don't notify you about.

mine always comes wednesday around noon, bank of america

For what it's worth, Washington ESD processes payments in batches, so if you're new to the system or just got approved, you might be in a later batch and see your payment Thursday instead of Wednesday initially.

update on the claimyr thing - they actually got me through to someone at Washington ESD who explained my adjudication delay was because they needed to verify my previous employer info. got it sorted out in one call instead of weeks of trying

Just as a general FYI, Washington ESD payment schedules can change during high-volume periods. Last year during the holiday season they had some delays, but they usually post updates on their website when that happens.

One last thing - make sure your bank account info is up to date in your Washington ESD profile. I had a friend whose payments got delayed for weeks because she moved and forgot to update her banking info.

Update: I tried that claimyr service and actually got through to Washington ESD! Turns out my employer disputed my claim and I had to provide additional documentation. Would have been stuck in limbo for months without knowing. Highly recommend if you're having issues.

Hopefully OP your payment comes through tomorrow! Keep us posted on how it goes.

Update: Got my payment this morning! Came through around 8am on Wednesday just like everyone said. Thanks again for all the helpful responses.

glad everything worked out! this thread will probably help a lot of other people wondering about the same thing

just want to add one more plug for claimyr - if anyone reading this is stuck in adjudication or having issues getting through to Washington ESD, seriously check them out. saved me so much stress and time

This has been a really helpful thread. I'm going to bookmark it for future reference and share with anyone else who has questions about Washington ESD payment timing.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through the Washington ESD system for about 8 months now. The Tuesday/Wednesday timeline is pretty accurate, but I'd also recommend setting up text alerts through your bank if they offer it. That way you'll know immediately when the deposit hits instead of constantly checking your account. Also, keep all your confirmation emails from ESD - they've been helpful when I've had to call about payment issues in the past.