Bank sent refund back

[TayRenee1787]

My refund was sent to my bank on 2/26/20 but I never saw it deposited. I called my bank on March 2nd and they said they sent it back. What happens now? I've called the IRS several times but I cant get anyone on the phone. The automated system says it's too busy to take any more calls. 

[Kat]

If a direct deposit is rejected by your financial institution, the IRS will automatically send a paper check to the address on your tax return.

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[TayRenee1787]

Do you know how long that typically takes? 

[Kat · Accepted solution]

Not for certain.  The IRS gives a time frame of about 4 weeks for a refund after a mailed return.  I'd think this refund check would come much sooner than that.  Your refund has already been approved, so it's just a matter of processing your paper check, plus mail time.

[TayRenee1787]

Just wanted to give an update, where's my refund website updated to show when they will send the check out. So that's good that they keep people so up to date. 

[Kat]

Thanks, @TayRenee1787 , for the info!