Why haven't I got my unemployment payment yet - Washington ESD claim approved but no money

This happened to me too - there can be several reasons for payment delays even after approval. First, check if you have any pending issues in your account that might be holding up payments. Also verify that your payment method (direct deposit or debit card) is set up correctly in your Washington ESD account.

Are you sure you're filing for the right weeks? I made this mistake once where I was filing for the wrong benefit week and that delayed everything. Also check if you've completed all the required job search activities - Washington ESD will hold payments if you haven't met the work search requirements.

I had this exact same problem last month and it drove me crazy! Turns out there was a verification issue that wasn't showing up in my regular account view. I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks but could never get through - the phone lines are always busy. Eventually I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an agent who could see what was holding up my payments. Worth checking out if you're stuck like I was.

ugh the Washington ESD system is such a nightmare. I've been waiting 3 weeks for my payments too and nobody can give me a straight answer about what's wrong. This is supposed to be a safety net but it feels more like a trap.

Check your weekly claim certification carefully. Sometimes there are questions about availability for work or job search activities that if answered wrong can trigger a review. Also make sure you haven't exceeded any earnings limits if you're doing part-time work.

Same boat here - approved but no payments. It's been 10 days for me. The worst part is not knowing WHY it's delayed. At least give us some transparency about what's happening with our claims.

I work with people on unemployment issues and see this a lot. Common causes include: identity verification pending, job search requirements not met, or technical glitches with payment processing. The key is getting someone at Washington ESD to actually look at your specific case.

Did you recently move or change your address? Sometimes payment delays happen when there's a mismatch between your address on file and your payment method. Also check if your debit card has expired or if there are any holds on your bank account.

I hate to say it but welcome to the club. Washington ESD payments are delayed for thousands of people right now. The system is broken and they know it but don't seem to care about fixing it. We're all just numbers to them.

Check your spam/junk email folder for any messages from Washington ESD. Sometimes they send notifications about issues that end up in spam. Also log into your account and check the messages section - there might be a notice you missed.

This happened to my brother last year. Turns out his claim had been flagged for some random review and nobody told him. He finally got through to an agent who cleared it up in minutes. The hard part is getting that agent on the phone.

Are you filing your weekly claims on the right days? In Washington you have to file between Sunday and the following Saturday for each week. If you miss that window it can delay everything.

Two weeks without payment after approval is definitely not normal. There's something specific holding up your payments that needs to be addressed. Keep trying to reach Washington ESD or consider using one of those services that helps you get through to agents.

Make sure you're not missing any required documents or verifications. Sometimes Washington ESD requests additional documentation but the notifications don't always come through clearly. Check every section of your online account.

I work in banking and see this sometimes - occasionally there are issues with the payment processing that Washington ESD uses. The money might be authorized but not actually transmitted to your account. An agent can check the payment status and reprocess if needed.

Don't give up! I know it's frustrating but most payment delays do get resolved once you can get through to the right person. Document everything you've tried and keep pushing for answers. You deserve to get the benefits you're entitled to.

I'm dealing with the exact same issue - claim approved 3 weeks ago but zero payments received despite filing all my weekly claims on time. It's beyond frustrating when you're counting on these benefits to pay basic expenses. I've tried calling Washington ESD dozens of times but can never get through to a human. The automated system just keeps telling me my claim is active but gives no explanation for why payments aren't processing. Has anyone found any other ways to get help besides the phone? I'm starting to wonder if there's some kind of systematic issue affecting multiple people right now.

I'm experiencing the exact same situation! My claim was approved 3 weeks ago, I've been filing weekly claims religiously, everything shows as processed, but absolutely no payments have hit my account. It's incredibly stressful when you're relying on these benefits to survive. From reading through all these comments, it seems like there are often hidden verification holds or system glitches that don't show up in our regular account view. The consistent theme I'm seeing is that people need to actually get through to a Washington ESD agent who can access the backend systems to see what's really going on. Since the phone system is basically useless (I've tried calling over 50 times), I'm seriously considering trying that Claimyr service that multiple people have vouched for. This whole situation is unacceptable - we shouldn't have to jump through hoops and pay third-party services just to access benefits we're legally entitled to.

I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now - claim approved over 2 weeks ago, weekly claims filed and showing as processed, but absolutely zero payments have come through. It's terrifying when you're counting on this money for rent and groceries. What's really getting to me is the complete lack of transparency - there's no way to see what's actually holding things up in the system. I've been reading through all these comments and it sounds like there are often hidden verification issues or system glitches that only agents can see and fix. The problem is actually reaching one of those agents! I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and try that Claimyr service everyone keeps mentioning, even though it shouldn't come to that. Has anyone who used it been able to get their payments released quickly once they got through to an agent? I'm hoping it's just a simple fix that takes minutes like some people described, because I can't keep waiting much longer.

I'm a newcomer here but dealing with the exact same issue - my Washington ESD claim was approved 3 weeks ago and I've been filing weekly claims consistently, but haven't received a single payment yet. Reading through all these comments, it's both reassuring and frustrating to see I'm not alone in this. The pattern seems clear - approved claims but payments stuck somewhere in the system with no visibility into what's actually wrong. I've also tried calling Washington ESD countless times with no success getting through to anyone. Based on what multiple people here have shared about Claimyr actually helping them connect with agents who could resolve these payment delays quickly, I think I'm going to have to try that route too. It's ridiculous that we have to resort to third-party services just to access benefits we're entitled to, but when rent is due and you're running out of options, you do what you have to do. Has anyone who used Claimyr been able to get retroactive payments for all the weeks that were held up, or do you lose those payments while the issue was unresolved?