EricG
Intuit Alumni

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

You'll actually receive a check from the IRS. 

 

From Page 13 of the 1040X Instructions, Line 22: 

You will receive a check for any refund due to you. A refund on an amended return can’t be deposited directly to your bank account.

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf