When do I get my Washington ESD unemployment debit card after approval?

Thanks! I'll keep watching for it. Do you know if there's a way to track when it was mailed?

Not really, Washington ESD doesn't provide tracking info for the cards. Just be patient, it'll show up.

That's reassuring to hear. I was starting to worry something went wrong.

How much does that cost? I'm already struggling financially waiting for my card.

It's worth checking out their site for pricing, but honestly the time you save is huge. I was able to get my card issue resolved in one call instead of trying for weeks.

Good point! I'll tell my roommates to save any KeyBank mail too.

YES! I almost threw mine away because I thought it was a credit card offer. The envelope doesn't say unemployment on it.

When you log into your Washington ESD account, there's a section that shows your payment history. It should show up there once it's processed.

Sometimes there's a delay between approval and the payment actually being processed. Give it a few more days.

That's way too long. You should definitely call them about that. If regular calling isn't working, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier might help you get through to someone who can actually do something about it.

3 weeks?! That's terrible. Have you tried calling KeyBank directly about the card?

Thanks for the heads up! I'll make sure to do that as soon as it arrives.

Yes, you can request a replacement through KeyBank, but there might be a fee for it. Better to wait the full 10 business days first.

I had to get a replacement and it was like $5 or something. Not too bad but annoying when you're already broke.

You can actually set up direct deposit for Washington ESD benefits, but you have to request it specifically. Most people don't know about that option.

Really? How do you do that? That would be so much easier.

That gives me hope! Today would be day 8 for me so maybe tomorrow or Monday.

Good point, I just double-checked and my address is correct. Hopefully it's just taking the normal time.

How do you update your address if it's wrong? Through the main account page?

Yeah, a better tracking system would help so much with the anxiety of waiting.

You have to activate it. There are instructions in the envelope, usually a phone number to call or you can do it online.

The activation is super easy, just takes a few minutes on the phone.

Good to know that's an option if mine doesn't show up soon. Thanks for sharing your experience!

How quickly were you able to get through to someone with that service?

That's great news! Gives me hope that mine will show up soon too.

See? The system works, it just takes time. Glad you got yours!

How do you check for holds? I don't see anything obvious in my account.

Look for any alerts or messages in your account dashboard. If there are issues, they usually show up there.

True, my sister in another state waited over a month for her card. 10 days seems reasonable in comparison.

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely do that when my card arrives.

I'd try Washington ESD first since they're the ones who initiate the card being sent. If you can't get through, that Claimyr service might help you reach someone faster.

12 days is getting into the range where you should definitely call someone. Don't wait much longer.

Awesome! That gives me more confidence that mine is coming soon too.