Since our successful launch of direct deposit nearly 400,000 EDD customers have enrolled in direct deposit. That’s more than 70 percent of our benefit customers selecting direct deposit as their payment option. These customers securely receive their benefit payments automatically into their personal bank accounts. EDD customers can easily choose the payment option that meets their needs after first logging in to myEDD.
Direct deposit is a safe, fast, and convenient way for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave payments to automatically go to a personal bank account. New or returning customers can choose their payment option when they apply online for any of our benefit programs. Existing customers can update their payment option after first logging in to myEDD.
Visit Benefit Payment Options to see the unique features and payment schedules. You’ll also find detailed instructions and helpful videos on how to enroll in direct deposit. We released How to Set Up Direct Deposit (Online) for Unemployment Benefits (YouTube), and How to Set Up Direct Deposit (Online) for Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits (YouTube) to deliver step-by-step instructions on how to enroll in direct deposit and take advantage of this enhancement.
We are committed to help our customers get their payments quickly and safely when choosing direct deposit. We will never email, text, or call to ask for login information or bank account details to enroll in direct deposit. Be cautious of unsolicited emails or text messages that request personal or financial information with a sense of urgency. EDD emails only contain links to websites that include “edd.ca.gov.” Visit our Help Fight Fraud webpage for tips on how to avoid scams.
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