Actually, the Edd customer account number is also known as the “Employment Development Department number”, and it is a special type of number which is mostly assigned by the Employment Development Department. This is a unique ten-digit number which generally used on some written credentials and during registration to unemployment insurance or in other words UI online. When you register yourself for unemployment insurance then they need some requirements. Get more detail of Finance here.
These are
- Your first and last name as in your claim.
- Edd customer account Number.
- Social security number.
- Date of birth.
So that is why you need this number for registration in UI online. EDD takes information security very seriously and the use of EDD customer account number is a special safeguard to prevent and detect fraud. This customer number is used instead of your social security number. If you have already an SDI online account from the “Disability insurance” or “Paid family leave” claim, you can use the same username and password to register for unemployment insurance.
How do I check the status of my EDD claim?
After filing a claim it may take three weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits and issue payments to most eligible workers. When your benefit is available, you will get an EDD debit card.
When you file an EDD claim you can also check whether it is approved or not. You can check the status of the claim by logging in to UI Online. After log in to your account you will see a user interface where all the information of your claim is provided. You can also check your payment through automated and self-service. The telephonic service is provided by call at this number 1-866-333-4606.
You can also check your status online through benefit programs. Your last payment issued and claim balance will appear at the bottom of the page when you open the claim summary section
When will you get EDD Number?
There are some questions regarding to EDD number that when will you get this, how to register on UI online, and many others.
It is very easy to get this number because it often provided to those people who file a new claim. When you file a new claim on unemployment insurance than an EDD account number automatically sends to customers and they will receive it in just 10 working days on the letter where your Edd Customer Account Number is located.
How to Retrieve Your EDD Account Number?
Sometimes new customers or old, lost their EDD number or misplaced it. They don’t know what to do know or how they can get their number easily. So there’s an easy way to retrieve this number without any trouble. You just have to follow these steps.
Through Ask Edd
- You can get or retrieve your number online. Simply go to the official site of EDD for customer support https://askedd.edd.ca.gov
- After opening the site, choose the “Unemployment Insurance Benefits” category. There are some different subcategories. Simply select UI online. Click on the topic “EDD customer number”. You will see a button at the bottom. Click on “Continue” after writing or providing your message. The query will be directly sent to EDD customer support. After some moments you will again get your number.
By Phone
You can also retrieve this number through phone calls. The customer support number is 1-800-300-5616. This is available from 8 am to 8 pm (Pacific time) the whole week.
How do I access my EDD Account?
After getting applying for unemployment insurance now you can access your account EDD account.
You can access it simply through “Benefit Programs Online”.
Visit Benefit programs online and log in to your account. If you do not have any account then register first. After logging into your account you can now access your EDD account.
EDD Direct Deposit system :
The EDD deposit is run through a debit card. This system provides huge benefits payments for disability insurance, paid family leave, and unemployment insurance claim through EDD visa debit card. This debit card is valid for three years.
There are a lot of benefits to this debit card.
- You can receive fraudulent protection from a zero liability policy.
- You can withdraw cash at ATMs, banks, and stores with cashback options.
- You can easily transfer funds to financial institutions of your choice with zero fees.
- You can get your money sooner and use it everywhere, where a VISA card is accepted.
- Bank of America can also assist you with emergency cash transfers if you need cash from an EDD debit card.
- You can track your debit card payments through the online app “Bank of America Prepaid Card app”, which can be downloaded from the app store.
These are the benefits provided by EDD through its debit card. You overcome your financial difficulties by registering for it.
EDD phone numbers, Contact EDD
There is a lot of phone number to contact to EDD. You can ask questions about your claim, EDD, or disability benefits through by calling on these numbers. These phone numbers vary according to the area and physical status of the individual. Deaf and hard hearing customers get customer help services by calling on different phone numbers. Here is the list of all contact numbers.
Area | Language | Purpose | Phone Number | Time |
CA | English Espanol | Edd Customer number, Filling Claims, Payment Information, Technical Help, Password reset, UI online Questions, General info | 1-800-300-5616 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time) seven days a week, except on California state holiday. |
English(self-service only) | Information on Last payment issued. Request a copy of your 1099G tax information. Get info about how to file a new UI claim or reopen an existing claim. Certify for benefits using EDD Tele-CertSM | 1-866-333-4606 | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | |
All States | Japanese | All | 1-800-547-3506 1-866-303-0706 | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
All | Vietnamese | General Information. Applied for. Information about checks. | 1-800-547-2058 | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
If you receive a phone call from the EDD, your caller ID may show “St of CA EDD” or the UI Customer Service number 1-800-300-5616.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers
The customers who are disabled from hearing ability, can use the following contact assistance.
● Teletypewriter (TTY) at 1-800-815-9387(This option does not use the California Relay Service and is recommended).
- For California Relay service: Provide the UI number (1-800-300-5616) to the operator.
- If you are calling outside of California, always use your state’s relay service.