Entered the wrong bank account number

[AkinaLO]

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/  

[xmasbaby0]

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-an...

[LizardBaby32]

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

[Robhill1320]

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].

[xmasbaby0]

@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-an...

[Eraine saldana]

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

[MichelleLO]

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

[LydiaZ11]

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.  

[MichelleLO]

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

[keithace12]

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

[xmasbaby0]

@keithace12 Did you try to enter an account number here?   This is the public user forum which can be seen by anyone.  Luckily for you the filter removed the information your posted.  Do not post your personal information in this public web site.   Your banking information cannot be changed after you file your tax return.

Did you already e-file?  If you did NOT e-file you can go to the FILE section and change how you want to receive your refund.  If you want direct deposit you need the routing number and your own account number.

You cannot  change banking information while your return is in pending, nor can you change it after the return is accepted.

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-an...

[samantha48091]

the bank sent my return back Feb 23, 2021 and I still have not received a paper check from the IRS for my federal tax return

[SForrestLO]

@samantha48091

It can take 4-6 weeks to receive your check via mail. If your original check was returned to the IRS for some reason, it will take longer for the second check to be issued because they have to ensure the first check was not cashed.

[derrius_galvan]

I check on the irs website and it said it was sent to my bank in February, but I haven’t received a check from the irs, I’m not sure what to do

**I just checked the other replies I didn’t know it was suppose to take 4-6 weeks, thank you 

[Vernia]

entered the wrong bank account number on the field return