Entered the wrong bank account number

Banking information for refund is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.

how long does it take to get this in the mail and will I be able to see on the track my refund tab that it's been mailed now. It still shows that it deposited on Feb 23rd. I put one number wrong on my info and my bank returned it.

turbo tax called & said it was approved, still no refund or anything from irs

will my direct deposit fee be waived if it gets sent as a paper check?

Why don't they have a phone number sucks

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18">https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18</a>

Nobody accidentally left off the last 1,2,3 digits of their bank account info. It was erased by turbo tax's website by their software. It happened to me. I typed mine in and I hit submit. It erased after I went to the next question I retyped it several times and topple checked it. I know 15 people it's happened to its not a coincidence unfortunately now we are waiting and hopefully our money is safe and not in somebody else's account being spent.

Do you know how long the IRS takes to mail the check out once bounced and returned?

The IRS states that it takes 6-8 weeks to receive a paper in the mail.

Here is a breakdown of IRS processing times, how your tax return will progress through 3 stages with the IRS (“Return Received”, “Return Approved”, and “Refund Sent” once you e-file), and where you can go to check your refund status.

Refund Processing Time

• E-filed tax returns with direct deposit – E-file with direct deposit is the fastest way to get your federal tax refund. The IRS states that 9 out of 10 e-filed tax returns with direct deposit will be processed within 21 days of IRS e-file acceptance.
• Mailed paper returns – Refund processing time is 6 to 8 weeks from the date the IRS receives your tax return.

Refund Process

1. Start checking status 24 – 48 hours after e-file – Once you have e-filed your tax return, you can check status using IRS Where’s My Refund? You will not be able to start checking the status of your tax refund for 4 weeks if you mail a paper tax return.
2. Return Received Notice within 24 – 48 hours after e-file – The IRS Where’s My Refund tool will show “Return Received” status once they begin processing your tax return.  You will not see a refund date until the IRS finishes processing your tax return and approves your tax refund.
3. Status change from “Return Received” to “Refund Approved” – Once the IRS finishes processing your tax return and confirms your tax refund is approved, your status will change from “Return Received” to “Refund Approved”. Sometimes the change in status can take a few days, but it could take longer and a date will not be provided in Where’s My Refund? until your tax return is processed and your tax refund is approved.
4. Where’s My Refund? tool shows refund date – The IRS will provide a personalized refund date once your status moves to “Refund Approved”. The IRS issues 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days of acceptance if you e-file with direct deposit.
5. Where’s My Refund? shows “Refund Sent” – If the status in Where’s My Refund? shows “Refund Sent”, the IRS has sent your tax refund to your financial institution for direct deposit. It can take 1 to 5 days for your financial institution to deposit funds into your account. If you requested that your tax refund be mailed, it could take several weeks for your check to arrive.

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

If you transferred your info from last year's return, TurboTax may prompt you to deposit your tax refund into the same account you used last year. You can easily edit the account info you wish to transfer your money into before you file. Please click How do I change my transferred direct deposit information? to learn more.

What can i do to correct it

How long will that take

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

How can I fix this problem when it said it accepted already since feb 26, 2020 it stated that my refund will be in my bank account by march 18,2020. But today I check my bank and it hasn’t been deposited in.. than I check on turbo tax I enter the wrong account number on there by 3 number.. how can I fix and get my refund with all this covid19 going on I’m in need of this refund badly.. please help..I’m a single mother with 4 kids to support..

thank you.

You could receive it within 1-5 business days so keep an eye out for it. Most financial institutions take time to receive refunds from the IRS. You can see more information on this topic here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing.   

If it has been longer than 5 days, check with your bank, since banks vary in how and when they credit the funds.  

Please review the article below to track your refund if you chose Refund Processing. 

https://taxpayer.sbtpg.com/  

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.   Sorry.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

Exactly what I'm going through in know I put it in correct 

I enter the wrong account number and routing number from a previous tax return.  The correct account number is and the routing number is [social security number removed].

@Robhill1320 Please do not try to post your banking information here in the user forum.  This is a public web site visible to anyone.    We cannot change the banking information for you.    If you already e-filed the banking information you entered cannot be changed.   If you have NOT e-filed then you can change it yourself in the FILE section before you e-file.

If you e-filed:

Banking information for direct deposit is wrong

If you entered incorrect banking information for your refund, you can change it if your return is rejected.  If it is accepted, however, it is too late to change it.  The bank will reject the refund and send it back to the IRS.  Then the IRS will issue a paper check and mail it to the address you put on your tax return.  Expect a delay of at least a couple of weeks to receive your refund.

Here is what the IRS says about entering incorrect banking information

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-18

So how long do I wait for a paper check in the mail?

If your refund was rejected by the bank, it can take 4-6 weeks for you to receive a paper check in the mail once the funds are returned to the IRS. 

@Eraine saldana

Hi!

how did this get resolved for you??

I had the same issue this year (2020)  

I put  one number wrong in the direct deposit info and the bank denied it on March 1st... its been over 3 weeks now... ive looked for it in the mail everyday.  

It can take up to 2-5 weeks to receive a paper check after your bank denies the deposit. Once your check is mailed, delivery times will vary based on how quickly the USPS is processing mail in your area. 

More information can be found on the IRS website: Refund Inquiries

Account number. [phone number removed]  this is my right account number