Frustrated with paper check deposit timing
I started a new gig, cooking at a fancy restaurant downtown. I love it, it’s the nicest job I’ve ever had. The people are nice, they value me as an asset on their team, and I truly feel fulfilled internally at the end of a shift. So, when I received my first paycheck, I was ecstatic. I deposited the check, already signed and everything, then I see a message saying it would take an entire week! An entire week, and two hours. I deposited it last Monday, at 5 PM. It says that the ‘funds will be available by Monday Aug. 10, 7:00 PM’ anyways… I’ve never had a bank take longer than 30 minutes to deposit a check. Next business day? I get it, that’s fine. I’m really chill, but damn do I need that money! In this economy? Please. Some people do not have the luxury of just waiting a week for a paycheck to come in. I’ve had to DoorDash while working two jobs, only one of which pays me because the other pays me with room and board which helps tremendously, but I need the paycheck! Please! Sorry this turned into a rant. But im going to keep it, in case others who have had this issue or are experiencing this issue can find solace in knowing I feel your frustration!! On that note, I am wondering if anyone has experienced chime taking even longer than what they originally set as the date and time that they assure the funds will be available by. I want to be emotionally prepared if the funds aren’t available by 7:00 PM tonight.
Posted Aug 10, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC