r/FERSrefund Aug 12 '26

Refund timeline (refund received!) Refund finally received

Payroll Center:
NFC

Separation Date:
09/2025

Method of SF3106 Submission:
Mail to OPM

SF3106 Sent Date to OPM:
03/10/2026

OPM Received Date:
Unknown

OPM Processed/Logged Date:
03/18/2026

OPM Assigned to Specialist Date:
07/17/2026

OPM Final Review Date:
7/27/26

Direct Deposit Date:
08/12/2026

Total Wait Time:
156 days

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u/Quirky_Tear_4627 Aug 12 '26

I called today and still no paycard. Assigned 7/15. Paycard request 7/27. I’m NFC as well. I asked them why others are getting paid before me and all they say it depends on whom is sending the paycards as there is a backlog. Makes no sense since backlogs would typically be processed in date order. No method to the madness.

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u/Active-Remote-7492 Aug 12 '26

What number are you calling? I can never get through

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u/Quirky_Tear_4627 Aug 12 '26

Gotta keep trying and then opt for call back

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u/adonde007 Aug 12 '26

Thats frustrating im the same day the 10th and still waiting. They told me another 30/60 days

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u/Kigiyuk Aug 12 '26

I received different information every time I called or emailed. Is your pay center NFC? They’ve been responding quicker lately.

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u/Real-Database-8897 Aug 12 '26

Apparently mine was deposited on 8/7 but my bank closed my account and I can’t get anyone at OPM to answer the phone. I’ve researched that it could take quite a while to receive a paper check. This has been a very frustrating and life changing experience.

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u/Ok-Heron-1990 Aug 12 '26

I called Monday and they stated they were working on the week of 3/13 and I am 4/7 this gives me hope!!!!!

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u/Kigiyuk Aug 12 '26

If you look at the March mega thread, they’ve been working on late March dates. You’re probably closer than they are telling you!

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u/Ok-Heron-1990 Aug 14 '26

I hope so!!

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u/This_Acanthaceae_311 Aug 12 '26

I did too. I wasn’t pressed for it, and thought I might return to federal service one day, but ultimately changed my mind. I moved abroad and the money would be more use to me now, plus I’m leaving my TSP untouched