How long after transcript updates with DDD will my refund actually hit my bank account?

In my experience, most major banks release the funds on the exact date shown as the DDD on your transcript. However, some online banks or credit unions might post it 1-2 days earlier. The IRS sends the payment file to banks a few days before the DDD, but most financial institutions hold it until the official date. If you have a DDD of 05/22, I'd expect to see the deposit sometime that morning, though exact timing depends on your specific bank's processing schedule. Keep in mind that if you had any offsets or fees taken from your refund, that will be reflected in the final amount you receive. You can also double-check the Where's My Refund tool which should now be showing the same date as your transcript.

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DDD usually means exactly that - the date of deposit. But banks vary in how fast they process. My Wells Fargo account sometimes shows it pending the day before. I've had it post as late as 11pm on the DDD date. Just don't go spending the money until you actually see it in your account!

I filed in January and still no DDD at all. Consider yourself lucky! 😭

The DDD is just the day the IRS releases it. Here's what happens next: 1. IRS releases the funds on your DDD 2. Federal Reserve processes it (usually same day) 3. Your bank receives it (might show as pending) 4. Your bank makes it available (this varies by bank) Most major banks post it on the DDD, but some online banks like Chime might post 2 days early. Credit unions are all over the place - some early, some on time.

I had a DDD of 4/15 and didn't see the $ hit my account until 4/18... just know that sometimes it can be a little delayed. The irs ain't exactly known for being on time with anything lol 🙃

i just got my refund last week and it hit exactly on the DDD date at like 3am. i bank with BoA if that helps

Congrats on finally getting a DDD! I'm still stuck in the "processing" blackhole since February. Did you have to do anything special to get your transcript to update?

If ur DDD is a Wednesday or Thursday it could slap as early as Monday or Tuesday, just depends on your bank. I use Chime and always get mine 2 days early. But traditional banks usually stick to the exact date.

The whole system is a joke. I got my state refund in like 5 days but the IRS takes months and expects us to be grateful when they finally give us OUR OWN MONEY back. And they don't even pay interest for making us wait so long. Meanwhile if we're late paying them they charge penalties immediately. Total BS.

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Check the specific codes on your transcript. If you see 846 with that 5/22 date, that's your refund. If you also see code 570 still active, it could mean there's still a hold. Without seeing the actual transcript it's hard to know for sure.

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I've had the experience where the money hit exactly at midnight on the DDD date. and I've had it show up two days early. Seems random tbh. what bank do you use?

did you file with direct deposit? If yes then it should hit your account on the DDD. If you requested a check, add at least a week for mail delivery (and the IRS is notorious for mailing checks late).

The DDD is usally acurate. Mine came on the day they said, around 3am. Congrats on finally getting out of the waiting game!

Congrats on finally getting a DDD! From my experience, most banks will post the refund exactly on the date shown (05/22 in your case), usually in the early morning hours between 12am-6am. Chase is pretty reliable about sticking to the exact date. Since you mentioned no offsets, you should get the full amount. Just keep an eye on your account that morning - it'll likely show up as a pending deposit first, then become available. The waiting is finally almost over!