Am I waiting too long for my Walmart refund?

[Charlotte]

Does the timing of the refund depend on whether Walmart scans my return in-store versus online, or is it mostly up to my bank? In your experience, does the money usually show up in a few days, or should I realistically expect it to take a full week?

[Kaile]

Refund timing can depend on both Walmart and your bank, but here’s what generally happens in the U.S.:

• In-store returns are processed immediately, but banks may take 3 to 5 days to update.
• Online returns take longer due to package scanning.
• Weekends and holidays can delay returns.
• Allow a full week before expressing concern about the refund.