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Question

What can I do if I put the wrong routing number in for my efile?

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 6, 2019
22 replies
181 views

I put the right account number but I put my wire routing number and not the account routing number

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HelenC12

Level 15

If you put in a wrong routing or account for Direct Deposit and your return has been accepted by the IRS, you won't be able to correct the routing/account number. The IRS will mail you a paper check to the address on your income tax return(s).

If you haven't filed yet, you can still change your bank account info for direct deposit.

On filed returns in pending status, wait until it's either accepted or rejected before taking action. If rejected, you can update your routing/account and any issues that caused the rejection. Open your return in TurboTax and go through the File section again to update your bank routing/account before re-submitting your return.

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brooke3

Level 2

How long will the issued check take to receive after the wrong account number was entered? What action should I take, to figure out where my funds are?

DonnaLO

Level 12

Here is information from the IRS about your direct deposit being rejected and them issuing a check for your refund:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp53a-notice

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Goirish88

Level 2

What do I do if the wrong routine number is wrong

Supertake1 11

Level 2

I put the wrong rounting number

JotikaT2

Alumni - Expert

You cannot do anything if you have already filed your return and it was accepted. The direct deposit will be rejected and the IRS will issue you a paper check instead.

If you have not yet filed, you can make your corrections in the File section of the program.

Please see the link below for more information.

What if I entered the wrong information for direct deposit

@Supertake1 11

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donnasturgess

Level 2

What can I do to correct this error?

VolvoGirl

Level 15

If you already filed you can not correct it. If the bank rejects your deposit the IRS will mail a check to the address on your return.

Elizabethwoods5686

Level 2

Need help put in the wrong routing number but correct account number

MichelleLO

Level 15

If you have already e-filed or mailed in your 2021 tax return, you are not able to make any changes to your direct deposit information. If your financial institution rejects the deposit, the government will mail your refund check.

Please see the FAQ: What if I entered the wrong bank account for direct deposit? for additional information.

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stef02042007

Level 2

My routing number was entered incorrectly but my account number was correct when I efiled. I looked at "Where's my refund" and it says my refund was deposited on March 2. It is now March 11. It is not in my account. How do I find out where my refund is and get it deposited into my account?

Wyoungbear24

Level 2

Do I need to go to the IRS and get a check refund

Wyoungbear24

Level 2

I put in the wrong routing number for my income tax, do I need to go to the IRS building to check out what's goin on

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@Wyoungbear24

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

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alakoko

Level 2

I entered a wrong routing number. It should be [removed]. My e-file was done on 2/15/2023. It is still pending.