Just use your Varo account number when you file, wherever you file, and your refund arrives up to 5 days early¹. Plus, enjoy free tax filing with Column Tax in the Varo app, up to 2-day early payday², and no bank fees³.
Get your tax refund up to 5 days early¹

Make the most out of your tax refund with Varo
- Build Credit
Spend your refund using the Varo Believe Card to build your credit⁴
- High Yield Savings
Earn up to 5.00% Annual Percentage Yield on the first $5,000 in a Varo Savings account⁵
- Cashback
Earn up to 6% Cashback at select merchants nationwide⁶

Banking the way you like it
Varo makes money easy.
Early payday²
40,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide⁷
No monthly or overdraft fees⁸
Free credit score tracking⁹
FDIC-insured up to $250,000
So many great reasons to file with Column Tax
- Free
File with Column Tax for free in the Varo app—just choose the free option!
- Easy
Filing your taxes takes as little as 15 minutes to complete¹⁰
- Maximum Refund
No errors¹¹ and maximum refund guaranteed¹²
Taxes FAQs
How early can I get my tax refund with direct deposit?
Can I get my tax refund deposited at Varo even if I don’t use Column Tax?
Is Column Tax free for any Varo user filing federal and state tax returns?
When will I be able to start using Column Tax to file my taxes?
How can I access Column Tax?
Up to 5 days early!¹ We make your refund available as soon as we receive notification of payment from the IRS; if the IRS submits refund information before the release date, you’ll get your refund sooner. The IRS may not submit refund information early, but we’ll post a tax refund as soon as we get it.