When does Washington ESD unemployment deposit hit your account?

Thanks! Yeah my direct deposit info looks right. Guess I'll wait until Wednesday before worrying.

mine always comes on tuesday if i file on sunday, been getting benefits for 3 months now

Good to know about holidays! No holidays this week so hopefully it comes on time.

What if it's been 3 business days and still no deposit? That happened to me once and I couldn't get through to anyone at Washington ESD to check on it.

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Interesting that it can vary like that. Hope mine is consistent so I can plan around it.

yeah mine has been all over the place too, sometimes wednesday sometimes thursday, really annoying when you're trying to budget

Don't panic yet! It's only been 2 days. If it shows paid in your Washington ESD account, the money is coming. Give it until Thursday before you start worrying.

I know you're right but I can't help being anxious about it. This whole unemployment process has been such a nightmare.

Totally understand the anxiety. If you need to verify the payment status or have questions, sometimes calling Washington ESD directly helps. Though getting through can be tough during busy times.

That's a good point! I have a small local bank so maybe they're slower to post deposits.

yeah i switched to a different bank after my first one took forever to show unemployment deposits

Not comfortable sharing the exact amount but it seems reasonable based on my previous salary.

Fair enough, just wondering because mine seems low compared to what I was making.

Your weekly benefit amount is based on your highest earning quarter in your base period. There's a formula they use but it's pretty complicated. If you think it's wrong you can request a redetermination.

Great idea! Just set that up, thanks for the suggestion.

wish i had thought of that earlier, would have saved me so much stress checking my account every hour lol

The timing can definitely vary based on processing volume and system maintenance. That's why they say 1-2 business days rather than giving a specific day.

I get why they can't be exact, just wish it was more predictable for people who are already stressed about money.

Totally agree. When you're living paycheck to paycheck (or unemployment check to unemployment check), that uncertainty is really hard to deal with.

That's exactly why I started using Claimyr. Instead of wasting hours trying to get through myself, they handle the calling and get you connected to an actual Washington ESD agent. Worth every penny when you need answers fast.

Never heard of that but might be worth checking out. Getting hung up on over and over is so frustrating.

Thanks for mentioning that service! If my deposit doesn't show up by tomorrow I might give them a try.

That's reassuring! Mine still hasn't shown up but it's only been 2 days so I'll wait a bit longer.

Lucky! Mine still isn't there and I'm starting to panic again.

Interesting pattern! I filed around 2pm on Sunday so maybe that's why I'm waiting until Wednesday.

that actually makes sense, i always file early sunday morning and almost always get paid tuesday

I wish Washington ESD would just publish their actual processing schedule so we'd know what to expect.

Bank processing can definitely be affected by holiday weeks even if the holiday itself doesn't impact business days. Federal banking systems sometimes run modified schedules.

That explains why my deposit was late last week even though the holiday was on a Saturday.

Good advice! I'll definitely call if it's not there by Friday.

How do you actually get through to them though? I've been trying for days with no luck.

Like I mentioned earlier, Claimyr is really helpful for getting through to Washington ESD agents when you can't reach them on your own. They know the best times to call and handle all the waiting for you.

Yeah definitely helps to know other people are dealing with the same uncertainty!

same here, was getting really worried but sounds pretty normal

Awesome! Still waiting on mine but feeling much more confident it will show up soon.

Glad yours came through! Maybe there's hope for mine too.

Thanks for updating the thread! It's helpful for other people in similar situations to see the resolution.