When does my unemployment get deposited after filing weekly claim?

Usually takes 2-3 business days after you file your weekly claim. So if you filed Sunday, you should see it by Tuesday or Wednesday depending on your bank.

Washington ESD processes payments Monday through Wednesday typically. If you filed your weekly claim by 11:59 PM on Saturday or Sunday, you should receive your deposit by Wednesday. The exact day depends on your bank's processing time - some release the funds as soon as they receive them, others hold until the next business day.

I've been dealing with Washington ESD for months and the deposit timing has been pretty consistent. What I found super helpful when I had questions about my payment schedule was using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually get through to an ESD agent. They have this system that calls you back when an agent is available instead of staying on hold forever. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. The agent was able to explain exactly when my payments would hit based on my claim type.

This might be a dumb question but do they deposit on weekends? I filed late last week and I'm not sure if I missed the cutoff.

ugh the timing is so unpredictable sometimes!! last week mine came tuesday, this week it was wednesday. makes it hard to plan when bills are due

Pro tip: if you have direct deposit set up properly in your ESD account, it's much faster than waiting for a debit card. The ReliaCard can sometimes have delays.

The deposit schedule hasn't changed much over the years. What CAN delay things is if there are any issues with your claim that week - like if you forgot to report work hours or if there's an adjudication issue.

mine always comes tuesday mornings around 6am if i file sunday. like clockwork

I remember when I first started claiming I was so stressed about when the money would come. Now I just file on Sunday and know it'll be there by Wednesday at the latest. The anxiety gets better once you know the pattern!

If you're ever unsure about your payment status, you can check the 'Payment History' section in your eServices account. It shows when payments were issued and any holds or delays.

Sometimes there can be delays if Washington ESD is doing system maintenance too. They usually post notices about that on their website if it's going to affect payments.

I had a situation where my payment was delayed because my job search contacts weren't entered correctly. Took an extra week to sort out. Make sure all your job search activities are logged properly!

Another thing that can help if you're having payment issues is that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I used it when my payments stopped for no apparent reason and the agent was able to see there was a system glitch on my account. Got it fixed the same day instead of waiting weeks for a response to my online message.

Banks also have different posting times even for ACH deposits. Some post overnight, others wait until business hours. So even if Washington ESD releases your payment Tuesday, you might not see it until Wednesday morning depending on your bank's schedule.

One thing I learned is that if you file your weekly claim really late on Sunday night, sometimes it doesn't get processed until the next batch. I try to file by Sunday afternoon to be safe.

The deposit timing has been really reliable for me. What's NOT reliable is getting through to customer service when you have questions! That's where services like Claimyr come in handy - they basically solve the biggest problem with the whole system which is actually talking to a human when you need help.

Just wanted to add that holidays can affect the schedule too. If Monday is a holiday, everything shifts by a day usually.

Overall the system works pretty well once you know what to expect. File your claim on time, make sure all your info is correct, and the money comes pretty consistently. The 2-3 day window after filing is accurate in my experience.

Hope this helps! The Washington ESD payment system is actually pretty reliable once you understand how it works. Just remember to file on time and double-check your information.

One last tip - set up account alerts with your bank so you get notified when deposits hit. Then you don't have to keep checking manually!