UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know the money showed up on my card this morning (Monday)! So it took exactly one business day after the payment date. Going to switch to direct deposit now though - thanks everyone for your help!

Glad to hear it worked out for you! That's actually pretty fast - one business day is on the quicker side. Smart move switching to direct deposit though. I made the switch last year and it's so much more reliable. No more worrying about card issues or fees, and the money hits your account the same day as the payment date usually. Hope your claim continues to go smoothly!

Responding to your question about presenting your case: Be concise and stick to facts. Write down bullet points before the hearing so you don't forget anything important. When the referee asks why you believe you should qualify for benefits, focus on: 1) Your work history at the company before the incident 2) The specific allegation made against you 3) Why the allegation is false (your evidence) 4) Any procedural problems with how the employer handled the situation Avoid emotional language or attacking your manager's character. Just state facts and provide evidence. If your manager interrupts you, let them finish and then ask the referee if you may respond.

I went through this exact same situation in Wilkes-Barre about 8 months ago. From "Appeal Validated" to getting my hearing scheduled took exactly 5 weeks and 3 days. The waiting is brutal, I know. A few things that helped me while waiting: I started looking for temporary work through staffing agencies just to have some income coming in (you can still work part-time and collect UC if you win your appeal). Also, see if you qualify for emergency rental assistance through your county - many have programs specifically for people waiting on UC appeals. One thing I wish someone had told me: when you do get the hearing notice, they usually give you about 10 days notice, so make sure you're checking that mail religiously. Mine came on a Thursday for a hearing the following Tuesday. Good luck, and don't give up - wrongful termination appeals have a pretty good success rate if you have evidence.

Just to follow up with some additional information: In 2025, PA UC has been transitioning some of its payment processing systems, and there have been reports of first-time direct deposits taking longer than usual. If you do manage to speak with a representative, ask specifically if your payment was caught in the transition process. Also, if your payment was processed on 3/3, remember that it could mean it was processed at the end of the business day, which would mean banking days would start counting from 3/4. Given potential weekends and processing time, in the worst case, you might see it by 3/10. Please update this thread when you have a resolution so others can benefit from your experience!

I'm dealing with a similar issue right now - my payment was processed on 3/5 and still nothing in my account. This thread has been super helpful, especially knowing about the bank verification issues that don't show up in the portal. I'm definitely going to try calling right at 8am tomorrow, and if that doesn't work I'll look into that Claimyr service. It's so frustrating that PA UC doesn't communicate these holds better - would save everyone so much stress! Really hoping @Dmitry Popov your reprocessed payment comes through soon and thanks for sharing your experience with getting through to a rep.

Update: My payment just hit my account about an hour ago! Thanks everyone for the reassurance and advice. Will definitely keep that screenshot tip in mind for the future.

Glad to hear it came through! That's such a relief when you're stressed about rent. For future reference with Chase, they usually process ACH deposits in the early morning hours, so if you don't see it by 8-9am on a business day, it's probably not coming that day. The timing advice from others here is spot on - that 2-3 business day window is pretty reliable once you get into the routine. Congrats on getting through the approval process too, that's often the hardest part!

Just a tip for future reference - try to budget assuming your payment will arrive 2-3 business days after the pay date shows in the system. That way you'll have some buffer for rent and other bills. The PA UC payment system is reliable but not particularly fast. Also, make sure you're completing your work search activities each week (applying to jobs, attending workshops, etc.) and documenting them properly. They can hold up payments if they audit your work search and find issues.

I've been on PA UC for about 8 months and here's what I've learned about timing: if your pay date shows on a weekend, the actual processing happens on the next business day. With Citizens Bank specifically, I usually see deposits around 2-3 PM on Mondays when the pay date was Saturday. Since tomorrow is Sunday, you're looking at Monday for processing and most likely Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning for the money to hit your account. For future reference, I always tell my landlord that UC payments might be 1-2 days after rent is "due" - most understand once you explain the government payment system. Hang in there!