When does IRS direct deposit actually hit bank accounts? Transcript says tomorrow
So my tax transcript finally updated last week showing my refund will be sent to my bank account tomorrow. I'm really curious about what time it might actually show up. Is it like midnight? Morning? Afternoon? This is my first time getting direct deposit from the IRS rather than a paper check. Anyone know from experience when I should expect to see it? My bank is Chase if that matters. I'm checking my account like every hour lol.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
It really depends on your bank. The IRS typically sends the funds on the date shown on your transcript, but when it posts to your account is up to your bank's processing schedule. Some banks post deposits at midnight, others in the early morning, and some not until the end of the business day. With Chase specifically, I've usually seen deposits hit around 3-4 AM Eastern time, but it can vary. Don't be alarmed if you don't see it right at midnight - it could come anytime within 1-2 business days from the deposit date on your transcript.
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CyberSamurai
Thanks for the info! Guess i'll try to be patient. I'll keep an eye on it tomorrow morning then.
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Jamal Carter
I also have Chase and mine hit at 2:47am last time. Was checking obsessively lol
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Mei Liu
mine came at like 1pm with Chase, so really can be anytime during that day
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Dylan Cooper
With Chase, my direct deposits from IRS always hit between 2am-6am. But I've gotten them as late as noon. It's annoying how unpredictable it is. Just dont be surprised if it shows up the day AFTER the date on your transcript. The IRS basically just sends an electronic request for payment on that date, then your bank processes it.
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Mei Liu
every bank is different. with Bank of America I'd get mine at 3am like clockwork but with my credit union now its all over the place. sometimes early morning sometimes not until the next day 🤷♀️
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CyberSamurai
That's good to know, thanks! At least I know to expect it anytime throughout the day and not just at midnight or something.
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Amara Nwosu
Lol welcome to the wonderful world of constantly refreshing your bank app 😂 I think I checked mine like 50 times on deposit day. For me it was around 4am with Chase, but my sister has the same bank and hers came at like 1pm so 🤷♂️
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CyberSamurai
Oh man, my thumb is already tired from refreshing lol. Fingers crossed it comes early in the day!
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Fatima Al-Farsi
My tax refund was supposed to be deposited on a Friday according to my transcript but it didn't hit until Monday. I think sometimes if the deposit day falls on a Friday it might not process until the next business day. Just something to keep in mind if tomorrow is a Friday for you!
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Sofia Perez
Same thing happened to me! Transcript said Friday but didn't get it till Monday morning. I was freaking out all weekend thinking something went wrong.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
Yeah the IRS and banking systems don't always sync up perfectly. It's so stressful when you're counting on that money!
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Dmitry Smirnov
if yur transcript says its coming tmrw then its probably already sent but the banks takes time to process. my wells fargo always takes an extra day from what the transcript says. its like the irs sends it and then the bank sits on it for a while 🙄
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ElectricDreamer
I work at a bank (not Chase). For ACH deposits like tax refunds, we typically post them between 2-4am the morning of the effective date. But there can be delays on either the sending side (IRS) or receiving side (your bank). If your transcript shows tomorrow as the date, I'd expect it overnight tonight or early tomorrow morning, but it could be anytime during the day really.
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Ava Johnson
Banks are literally sitting on our money making interest while we wait 😤
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ElectricDreamer
That's not really how it works. ACH processing follows federal guidelines and strict timing protocols. The delay is mostly just processing time, not some conspiracy to hold your money.
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Ava Johnson
whatever you say bank person 🙄 I know the game
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Miguel Diaz
got my tax return this morning at 3:17am exactly. I know bc i was up all night with a sick kid and saw it pop up. I'm with Chase too so maybe yours will be around the same time.
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Yara Abboud
Just a heads up, sometimes the date on your transcript is when the IRS releases the funds, not when your bank will actually make them available. In my experience it's usually pretty quick with direct deposit, but it can sometimes take up to 5 business days depending on your bank's policies. Chase is usually pretty good though.
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PixelPioneer
Pro tip: stop refreshing your bank account and just set up alerts. Chase lets you set up notifications for deposits over a certain amount. Just set it for something slightly under your refund amount and you'll get a text when it hits!
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Paolo Rizzo
The IRS sent my refund on the exact date shown on my transcript, but my bank (PNC) took an extra day to make the funds available. So if you don't see it right away, don't panic. It could just be pending in their system.
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Natasha Ivanova
I JUST went through this last week! My transcript said Wednesday, but I didn't actually see the deposit until Thursday morning around 4am. So don't freak out if it's not there right at midnight. The banking system sometimes takes a bit longer than expected.
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