HMRC shares update for when tax repayments will land in bank accounts

HMRC shares update for when tax repayments will land in bank accountsThe group also issued some guidance about extra security checksCommentsMoneyNicholas Dawson15:59, 11 Apr 2026Updated 16:00, 11 Apr 2026View ImageHMRC has issued an update about the security checks it carries out(Image: Getty)HMRC has issued an update on tax repayments being sent to customers. The group also shared an update on the extra security checks it sometimes conducts.‌It comes in response to a taxpayer's query on X about a sum they were owed. Writing on Saturday, April 11, the person informed the authority that they had submitted a tax repayment request on Tuesday (April 7), yet the amount was still showing as "pending". They enquired: "How long does this usually take until it's in my bank account?"‌HMRC responded: "If you have requested the repayment, it can take up to 10 working days for the repayment to be issued via BACS." BACS stands for Bankers' Automated Clearing System, the standard electronic mechanism for bank-to-bank transfers between UK accounts.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentThe tax authority also issued additional guidance that taxpayers may want to note down. The department said: "We do select repayments for extra security checks. Currently, it can take up to 12 weeks to receive the refund."‌If you believe HMRC owes you money, a tool is available on the Government website to help you determine how to reclaim the outstanding amount. HMRC may issue a refund for the previous tax year if you have overpaid your taxes.Responding to a separate query on the matter, HMRC informed one taxpayer that recalculations for the 2025/2026 tax year would commence "from June onwards". There are various reasons why someone might overpay taxes.Article continues belowYou may be owed an amount if excess tax deductions are taken from wages or pension payments. Should you have paid an incorrect amount of tax during the previo...