I need to change my checking acct # for my refund direct deposit. I entered in wrong #?

[robin7417]

How long is it going to be delayed now if it goes to my bank with wrong #?

[BMcCalpin · Accepted solution]

The usual process for a direct deposit with an invalid checking account number is that the IRS attempts to electronically transfer the refund to the bank, the bank refuses it because of an invalid account number, and then the IRS has to print a check and mails it to the address on page 1 of the tax return.

Normally, it takes at this time of year a little more than 2 weeks for the IRS to initiate the direct deposit, a week or so for the bank to realize that the account number is wrong, and then 2+ weeks or more for the IRS to print the check and several days for the Post Office to deliver it. 

So, all told, expect 5+ weeks for the check to arrive. "Your results may vary."