What time does my unemployment get deposited Washington ESD?
Filed my weekly claim Sunday night and it's approved but still haven't seen the money hit my account. Usually comes Tuesday but it's already Wednesday afternoon. Anyone know what time Washington ESD actually deposits the funds? My bank says they don't hold unemployment deposits so I'm confused why it's taking so long this week.
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Ella Harper
Washington ESD typically processes deposits between 2-4 AM on Tuesdays, but it can vary depending on your bank. Some banks release the funds immediately while others might hold them until business hours. Have you checked if there are any holidays or processing delays this week?
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Micah Franklin
•No holidays that I know of. My bank usually releases funds right away for direct deposits. This is weird.
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PrinceJoe
•Same thing happened to me last month - turned out there was some kind of verification hold I didn't know about.
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Brooklyn Knight
ugh this is so frustrating!! i've been waiting since sunday and my rent is due tomorrow. why can't they just tell us exactly when it'll hit our accounts?? the washington esd website is useless
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Ella Harper
•I totally understand the frustration. If you need to speak with someone about deposit timing or check if there's an issue with your claim, you might want to try Claimyr - it's a service that helps you actually get through to Washington ESD agents. They have a demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.
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Brooklyn Knight
•never heard of that before but might be worth trying if i can't get through the regular way
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Owen Devar
Check your SecureAccess Washington account to see if there are any pending issues or notifications. Sometimes deposits get delayed if there's a verification requirement or if your weekly claim is being reviewed. The system should show you if there's a hold on your account.
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Micah Franklin
•Good idea - I'll check that right now. Didn't think to look there since my claim showed approved.
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Daniel Rivera
•Yeah definitely check SAW first before panicking. I had a deposit delayed once because they needed me to update my address verification.
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PrinceJoe
For what it's worth, I've noticed Washington ESD deposits can come anywhere from Monday night to Wednesday morning depending on various factors. The 'typical' Tuesday timing isn't always accurate.
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Micah Franklin
•That's actually helpful to know. I was getting worried something was wrong with my claim.
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Sophie Footman
•Same here - mine usually comes Tuesday but sometimes it's Wednesday and once it was even Thursday
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Connor Rupert
WASHINGTON ESD IS THE WORST. They can't even get deposit timing right. I've been dealing with this for months and they act like it's normal for payments to be inconsistent.
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Ella Harper
•The inconsistency is definitely frustrating. The deposit timing depends on several factors including bank processing times and whether there are any flags on your account.
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Connor Rupert
•whatever. just tired of not knowing when i'll get my money
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Daniel Rivera
Usually comes around 3 AM Tuesday for me with Chase bank. What bank do you use? That might make a difference.
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Micah Franklin
•I use Wells Fargo. They usually release direct deposits right away so I don't think it's the bank.
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Daniel Rivera
•Wells Fargo should be fine. Might be something on Washington ESD's end then.
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Molly Hansen
This happened to me a few weeks ago and I spent hours trying to call Washington ESD with no luck. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got through to an agent who explained there was a routine review on my account that delayed the deposit by a day. Worth the peace of mind.
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Micah Franklin
•How does Claimyr work exactly? Is it expensive?
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Molly Hansen
•Check out claimyr.com - they basically handle the calling and waiting for you. I found it really helpful when I couldn't get through myself.
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Brady Clean
Update: Just checked my account and the deposit hit at 4:17 AM today (Wednesday). So it was just a day late for whatever reason.
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Micah Franklin
•That's good to hear! I'll keep checking my account throughout the day.
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Owen Devar
•Glad it worked out. Sometimes there are just minor processing delays that don't indicate any real problems.
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Skylar Neal
i had the same issue last week. turned out my bank had some kind of fraud hold because the deposit amount was different than usual (they increased my weekly benefit amount). maybe check with your bank too?
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Micah Franklin
•Interesting - my amount was the same as usual but I'll call them just in case.
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PrinceJoe
•Good point about fraud holds. Banks can be overly cautious with government payments sometimes.
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Vincent Bimbach
For future reference, Washington ESD typically processes payments on Monday nights and they're released Tuesday mornings, but holidays and system maintenance can push it to Wednesday. Also, if you filed your weekly claim after the Sunday deadline, it might be delayed.
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Micah Franklin
•I filed Sunday night before midnight so that shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for the info though.
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Ella Harper
•This is accurate. The Monday night processing is standard but various factors can cause delays.
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Kelsey Chin
omg same thing happening to me right now! usually get it tuesday morning and it's already wednesday afternoon. starting to worry something's wrong with my claim
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Micah Franklin
•At least I'm not alone! Hopefully we both get our deposits soon.
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Owen Devar
•Check your SecureAccess Washington account to see if there are any issues flagged on your claim.
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Norah Quay
Had this happen before when Washington ESD was updating their payment system. Took an extra day but everything was fine. Don't panic yet!
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Micah Franklin
•That's reassuring. I was starting to worry I did something wrong on my weekly claim.
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Norah Quay
•Nah, if your claim shows approved you should be good. Just a processing delay.
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Leo McDonald
Mine comes at different times depending on the week. Sometimes Tuesday at 2 AM, sometimes Wednesday at 6 AM. Washington ESD isn't super consistent with timing unfortunately.
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Micah Franklin
•Good to know it's not just me experiencing inconsistent timing.
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Connor Rupert
•Exactly what I was saying - they can't even get basic deposit timing right
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Jessica Nolan
If you're still worried, you could try using Claimyr to speak with a Washington ESD agent directly. I used it last month when I had a similar deposit delay and the agent was able to check my account and confirm everything was processing normally.
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Micah Franklin
•Seems like a few people have mentioned Claimyr. I might give it a try if my deposit doesn't come by tomorrow.
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Jessica Nolan
•Yeah it's really helpful for getting actual answers instead of just guessing what's going on.
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Angelina Farar
Check if you have any text messages or emails from Washington ESD. Sometimes they send notifications about deposit delays or issues that need attention.
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Micah Franklin
•Good idea - I'll check my spam folder too in case something got filtered.
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Ella Harper
•Yes, Washington ESD does send notifications for various issues including payment delays.
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Sebastián Stevens
UPDATE: My deposit just hit at 5:23 PM today! So it was about a day and a half late but it came through. Hope yours comes soon too!
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Micah Franklin
•That's great news! I'll keep checking my account. Thanks for the update.
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Kelsey Chin
•Still waiting on mine but this gives me hope it's just delayed
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Bethany Groves
Deposits can be delayed for various reasons - bank processing, Washington ESD system maintenance, verification reviews, or even high volume periods. Usually nothing to worry about if your claim shows approved.
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Micah Franklin
•Makes sense. I was probably overthinking it. Thanks for the reassurance.
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Owen Devar
•Exactly right. Approved claims almost always get processed, just sometimes with slight delays.
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KingKongZilla
Final update: My deposit came through at 2:41 AM Thursday morning! So it was two days late but everything worked out. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
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Ella Harper
•Glad it worked out! These delays happen sometimes but it's always concerning when you're depending on the funds.
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Brooklyn Knight
•yay! mine came through too finally. what a relief
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Kelsey Chin
•Mine too! Guess it was just a processing delay affecting multiple people
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