Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:06:44 PM

How can I change my bank account number and routing number to receive my tax return

I put the wrong account number and routing number for my refund, I used the wrong card and I need to know how to change it to the right card?

0 5 3760
1 Best answer
New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:06:47 PM

If your return has been accepted (or mailed), there is no way to change your account for direct deposit.

If the info you provided is for a closed or invalid account, the IRS will mail you your refund check. If the info you entered is someone else's account, some banks won't deposit tax refunds into accounts when the names don't match.  The best (and only) way for you to track your federal refund is to call the IRS 1-800-829-1040.

If your recently-filed return is in pending status, wait until it's either accepted or rejected.

If your return was rejected, go through the File section again to update your bank account before re-submitting your return. Don't forget to also address whatever problem caused the rejection.

5 Replies
New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:06:45 PM

I need to change my bank account number before I file my return

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:06:47 PM

If your return has been accepted (or mailed), there is no way to change your account for direct deposit.

If the info you provided is for a closed or invalid account, the IRS will mail you your refund check. If the info you entered is someone else's account, some banks won't deposit tax refunds into accounts when the names don't match.  The best (and only) way for you to track your federal refund is to call the IRS 1-800-829-1040.

If your recently-filed return is in pending status, wait until it's either accepted or rejected.

If your return was rejected, go through the File section again to update your bank account before re-submitting your return. Don't forget to also address whatever problem caused the rejection.

New Member
Dec 27, 2020 8:09:28 PM

I'd like to change my bank account now please or tomorrow 

New Member
Dec 27, 2020 8:10:55 PM

Could you help to change my bank account please?

Level 15
Dec 27, 2020 8:11:56 PM

You can only change it when you file your 2020 return.  Which won't be able to file until Jan 27.  When you finish your return you enter or change it under the File tab.