When are unemployment benefits deposited in Washington ESD accounts?

Washington ESD usually deposits benefits on Tuesday or Wednesday if you file your weekly claim by Sunday. Sometimes it can take until Thursday depending on your bank's processing time. The key is making sure you file your claim before the Sunday deadline.

it depends on when you submit your weekly claim and what bank you use tbh

Here's the breakdown: Washington ESD processes weekly claims from Sunday night through Monday. Direct deposits are typically sent out Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Most banks receive and post the deposits by Tuesday, but some take until Wednesday. If you file your claim late (after Sunday), it gets processed the following week.

I've been on unemployment for 4 months and mine ALWAYS comes on Tuesday. I file every Sunday morning and set my expectations for Tuesday deposits. Only time it was late was during a federal holiday week.

I had issues getting through to Washington ESD when my deposit was delayed once. Spent hours on hold trying to figure out what happened. Turns out there was an issue with my weekly claim that I didn't know about. If your deposit doesn't show up when expected, there might be a problem that needs to be resolved. I ended up using Claimyr to get through to an agent - they have this system that calls Washington ESD for you and connects you when an agent picks up. Way better than sitting on hold for hours. Check out claimyr.com, they even have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works.

The deposit timing also depends on whether you chose direct deposit or the debit card option. Direct deposit is usually faster - Tuesday/Wednesday. The debit card can take longer, sometimes Thursday or Friday.

Make sure you're filing your weekly claim correctly too. If you make any mistakes or forget to answer all the questions, it can delay processing and your deposit. I learned this the hard way when I accidentally skipped the job search question one week.

Been getting unemployment for 6 weeks now and it's been Tuesday every single time. I bank with BECU and file my claim Sunday evening after dinner. Very consistent schedule.

Just want to add that if you ever don't receive your deposit when expected, check your Washington ESD account first before panicking. Sometimes there are issues with your weekly claim that you need to resolve. The account will show if there are any problems or if your claim is under review.

Pro tip: set up account alerts with your bank for deposits. That way you'll know immediately when your unemployment benefit hits your account instead of constantly checking.

Washington ESD processes a lot of claims so sometimes there are delays during busy periods. I've noticed it can take an extra day during the first week of the month when a lot of people are filing new claims.

if your deposit is late dont panic right away, sometimes banks have their own processing delays too especially on mondays

I had a situation where my benefits were delayed because I moved and forgot to update my address with Washington ESD. Even though I was using direct deposit, they held my payment until I verified my new address. Just something to keep in mind if your circumstances change.

The Washington ESD website has a payment schedule section that shows when benefits are processed. It's under the 'Payment Information' tab in your account. Helped me understand the timing better.

What happens if you file your weekly claim on Monday instead of Sunday? Does it still get processed the same week?

I've been tracking my deposit dates and it's been Tuesday 80% of the time, Wednesday 20% of the time. Never later than Wednesday unless there was a holiday. Filing consistently on Sunday mornings.

Don't forget that you need to keep filing your weekly claims even if you go back to work part-time. Washington ESD will adjust your benefit amount based on your earnings. I made the mistake of stopping my claims when I got a small part-time job and lost weeks of benefits.

The timing has been super consistent for me. Tuesday deposits like clockwork. The only time I had an issue was when I accidentally answered 'yes' to being unable to work due to illness when I meant to say 'no'. That triggered a review and delayed my payment by almost two weeks. Had to use Claimyr to reach someone at Washington ESD to fix it since their phone lines were constantly busy.

For anyone new to this - set up direct deposit ASAP if you haven't already. The debit card option takes longer and you can lose the card or have it stolen. Direct deposit is much more reliable and faster.

Just to summarize for anyone reading this later: File your weekly claim by Sunday, expect your direct deposit on Tuesday or Wednesday, and always double-check your claim answers before submitting. If there are delays, check your Washington ESD account first to see if there are any issues that need to be resolved.