I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Wells Fargo customer for 8 years and PA UC keeps rejecting my direct deposit setup. It's so frustrating because like you said, all my information is correct and matches perfectly. I've been getting paper checks for the past month and honestly the weekly bank trips are getting old fast. Reading through these comments though, it sounds like there are actually several potential solutions I hadn't considered. I'm definitely going to try the in-branch approach that Layla mentioned - having the branch manager call fraud prevention while I'm there sounds way more effective than me trying to navigate their phone maze. If that doesn't work, I'll probably go with the Money Network card option. Seems like most people here had success with that route. It's ridiculous that this is such a widespread problem between Wells Fargo and PA UC though. You'd think they would have worked out these compatibility issues by now given how many people this affects! Thanks for posting about this - at least now I know I'm not alone and there are actual solutions to try.

I'm a Wells Fargo customer who went through this same nightmare last year! After months of paper checks, I finally found a solution that worked. I called Wells Fargo and asked to speak specifically to their "Government Benefits Department" - most people don't know this exists, but they have a specialized team that handles issues with state unemployment systems. The rep I spoke with was familiar with the PA UC compatibility issues and was able to add what they called a "government deposit exception" to my account. She explained that PA UC's verification process triggers their automated fraud detection because the test deposits come in unusual patterns that look suspicious to their system. After getting that exception added, I had to resubmit my direct deposit info through the PA UC website, and it finally went through on the first try! The whole process took about a week total. Definitely try asking for the Government Benefits Department when you call Wells Fargo - it's a game changer compared to regular customer service who just tell you to "wait and see if it works next time.

I've been doing seasonal construction work for about 5 years now and have reopened my PA UC claim multiple times. You're absolutely doing this right by waiting until Monday! I always tell people the golden rule is: your last day of work should be completely finished before you even think about reopening. The system gets really confused if you reopen while you still have hours that week - I've seen so many people get stuck with open issues because of this timing mistake. When you reopen Monday morning, the process should be pretty straightforward since it's an existing claim. Just have your final pay stub info ready and double-check that your payment method is still valid. Your first weekly certification will be Sunday for the week ending March 23rd. The seasonal cycle gets so much easier once you get the timing down pat!

I'm also facing a seasonal layoff next week from my construction job and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Based on everyone's advice, it sounds like the key points are: 1) Wait until AFTER your last day of work to reopen (so Monday for you), 2) Have your final pay stub details ready, 3) Take a screenshot of your dashboard after reopening to make sure there are no open issues, and 4) File your first weekly certification the Sunday after reopening for the week that just ended. One thing I'm curious about - for those who've done this multiple times, do you typically see your payments resume pretty quickly after reopening, or should I plan for a longer wait? My last day is Friday so I'll be reopening the following Monday and want to make sure I budget for any potential delays. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this is exactly the kind of real-world advice you can't find on the official UC website!

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! My payment has been showing "issued" for 7 days to my Chime account and absolutely nothing. After reading through everyone's experiences here, it's become crystal clear that PA UC's ancient system just can't handle online banks like Chime properly. What makes it even more infuriating is the complete lack of communication - no email, no notification, nothing to tell you when they give up on the direct deposit and switch to mailing a card instead! I've been refreshing my Chime account like a maniac thinking the money would eventually show up. Based on all the advice here, I'm calling Money Network first thing in the morning to see if there's a card headed my way. It's honestly mind-blowing that in 2025 their system is still this broken and they can't be bothered to send even a simple "hey, we're sending you a card instead" message. This thread has been a lifesaver though - way more helpful than anything I could find on the official PA UC site!

This is happening to me RIGHT NOW! My payment has been showing "issued" for 6 days to my Chime account and absolutely nothing. I was freaking out thinking my claim got messed up somehow, but after reading through everyone's experiences here it's obvious PA UC's system just can't handle online banks at all. The most frustrating part is the total lack of communication - like why can't they send a simple email saying "hey your direct deposit failed so we're mailing you a card instead"?? I've been checking my Chime account obsessively thinking the money would magically appear. Definitely calling Money Network tomorrow morning based on all the advice here. This thread has been way more helpful than hours of trying to navigate the terrible PA UC website. At least I know I'm not going crazy and my money is (hopefully) actually coming via card!

I'm going through something very similar right now - got terminated from Amazon a few days ago for attendance issues and I'm honestly panicking about the whole UC process. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful though, especially seeing that people are actually winning these appeals! I had 5 tardies and 2 absences over about 4 months. One absence was when my car broke down on the highway (I have the towing receipt), and the other was when I had food poisoning. The tardies were mostly traffic-related but a couple were my fault - I overslept twice. I always called the ERC though and got confirmation numbers. My biggest worry is that HR mentioned "willful misconduct" when they fired me too, and I keep seeing that phrase in the denial letters people are talking about. But it sounds like that's just their standard language and doesn't necessarily mean you can't win on appeal? I'm definitely going to file today and start putting together that documentation chart everyone's mentioning. For anyone who's been through this - is it worth trying to get a statement from the towing company about my car breakdown, or is the receipt enough proof? Just want to make sure I have everything I need for when this inevitably gets denied the first time. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's making this whole situation feel a little less hopeless!

Just wanted to jump in here as someone who's been following PA unemployment law for a while. One thing I don't see mentioned much is that Amazon's attendance policy has actually been challenged successfully in other states because of how rigid it is. Pennsylvania tends to be more worker-friendly than some states when it comes to "good cause" determinations. A few additional tips based on what I've seen work: - If you had any documented conversations with supervisors about your attendance issues before termination, include those in your appeal - Amazon's own employee handbook mentions accommodations for certain situations - if any of your absences could have qualified but weren't offered, bring that up - The ERC confirmation numbers are GOLD - they prove you followed procedure exactly as required Also, don't let the initial denial discourage you. I've seen statistics showing that over 60% of attendance-related misconduct denials get overturned on appeal in PA when the claimant shows up prepared with documentation. Amazon relies on people giving up after the first denial. Stay strong everyone - the system is definitely stacked against workers initially, but persistence and good documentation really do pay off!

This thread has been absolutely fantastic! As someone who just started collecting UC benefits a few weeks ago, I'm so grateful to have this roadmap for when I hopefully land a new job. The clarity everyone provided is amazing - keep filing weekly certifications until you actually start working, then mark your return to full-time employment on that week's certification. What really opened my eyes were all the stories about problems people faced when they just stopped filing without properly closing their claims. Those "irregular closure" situations sound like a bureaucratic nightmare I definitely want to avoid. I'm taking notes on all the pro tips too - keeping screenshots and confirmation emails, setting phone reminders for that final certification week, and being aware that even unpaid training/orientation days count as work. This community knowledge is so much more comprehensive than anything I could find on the official PA UC website. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - you've probably saved a lot of people from major headaches down the road!

This thread is incredibly thorough and helpful! I just want to emphasize one more important point that might not be obvious - if you're switching from UC to a new job, make sure your new employer knows you were recently on unemployment. Not because there's anything wrong with it, but because some employers have partnerships with state programs that provide hiring incentives or tax credits for bringing on workers who were receiving UC benefits. My last employer actually got a tax credit for hiring me, and it was a win-win situation. It's worth mentioning during your onboarding process - you never know if there are additional benefits available that could help both you and your new company. Plus, being upfront about properly closing your UC claim shows professionalism and attention to detail that employers appreciate.