Eli5: Why do refunds take so long?

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How long does it take for a merchant (like walmart) to take your money? Seconds.
How long does it take for a merchant to give your money back? Days, maybe even a week.

I kinda wanna know why ACH is a difference too, but really just want my refund back and where it is 😂

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Merchants take your money and keep in an account that earns interest for them — the longer they keep it, the more money they earn — there’s simply no monetary reason for them to make the refund quicker.

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