Can't receive refund

[MichelleT]

Why can't you? are you saying you do not have a bank account?

[hickman1980]

Yes and for some reason I was denied the prepaid card.... My boyfriend has an account but I'm not on it can it be sent to his

[MichelleT]

Below are some options for you.

[hickman1980]

Ok I have an existing prepaid card which I use for paying bills but on my returns there is no option for that

[MichelleT]

Maybe call the number on the back and see if you can add money, as in your tax refund deposit to that.  That would be perfect!

[hickman1980]

It says I can when I call but while I'm filing it does not give me an option to put my refund on this card

[MichelleT]

Maybe going to your local bank in the morning and opening a free checking account would be best for you.

[MichelleT · Accepted solution]

Your name will need to be on your bank account in order to receive your refund there.

You can have a check mailed to you from the IRS.

If you're getting a refund, but have no bank account in which to direct-deposit it, you can:

1. Deposit to an existing prepaid card. You'll need the routing and account number, which you can get by calling the prepaid card's customer service number.
2. Open a bank account tomorrow. Once you've opened your account, come back to TurboTax to enter your bank account information, and then e-file to get your refund as quickly as possible.
3. Opt for a check refund. Please allow 4–6 weeks for delivery for IRS checks.

• Note: Some state tax departments don't offer check refunds.

You can also:

• Direct deposit your refund into your checking, savings, brokerage, or IRA account.
• Buy U.S. Savings Bonds.
• Apply your refund to next year's taxes (not very exciting, but we thought we'd mention it).

Not that there's anything wrong with getting a check refund; the IRS issues millions of check refunds every year.