Got a check when I selected direct deposit

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April 6, 2020
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When I submitted my taxes this year I selected direct deposit for the refund but I was sent a paper check instead. Is there a reason I would get a check instead of the refund being directly deposited? All other years the refunds have been put directly into my bank account. Will this happen with my stimulus check too?

DeanM15

Level 10

Generally speaking, the IRS will change the payment from Direct Deposit to mail a check if there is a problem with the bank account and they are unable to make the payment.

Problems with the bank include a bank account with someone else's name on it, the wrong account or routing number, or some other reason the funds cannot be deposited.

I do not know what the IRS will do with your stimulus payment, but it seems likely that they will mail you a check.

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jpmtaxpayerAuthor

Level 2

Do you know if there is a limit on the amount that can be direct deposited? I think that may have been the issue here since all the banking info was correct.