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posted Jan 29, 2026 7:46:32 PM

Invalid method of payment value for TBM feature: Refund: Traditional Check why do i keep getting this message when tring to transmit my returns?

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 1, 2026 2:42:27 PM

What does invalid method of payment value for tbm feature mean?

 

This statement may appear if you chose to pay your TurboTax fee from your refund, or another method of payment that was not accepted. It could mean that the refund was not enough to cover the fees, bank account information is not correct, or another method of payment is needed.

 

Try choosing a different method of payment, or double-check to confirm that the payment information was entered correctly. If you chose to pay with your refund, check to confirm whether the refund is larger than the fees. See also this help article for more information.