Why does it take so long to get a refund on a debit card?

Why does it take so long to get a refund on a debit card?

Why Do Refunds Take So Long? For the most part, it’s simply because the credit system takes a few days to process the refund transaction. Charges seem instant because of authorizations, and neither refunds nor purchases are instant, but take time to finish (to post). Jan 28, 2022

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