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Tax Rebate refund hasn't been paid

Not sure if I am being a bit premature here, but 2 days ago I submitted for my tax refund to be paid directly to my Halifax direct debit bank account. It asked for my sort code and account number then asked me if my home address was the correct one they had on file (I imagine the address is linked to my card in some way).

Yesterday it said it was processing and today it said that HMRC has paid my tax refund. However, it hasn't shown up in my bank account. How long does it usually take before I need to start panicking? :eek:

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  • Probably up to 5 working days.
  • unholyangel
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    Yesterday it said it was processing and today it said that HMRC has paid my tax refund. However, it hasn't shown up in my bank account. How long does it usually take before I need to start panicking? :eek:

    It means that they've processed the refund on their end. Not that the funds have cleared in your account.

    I believe its bacs they use so 3-5 working days.
    You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means - Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride
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