To get it 5 days early if you choose to have them take fees out of refund you hand to click on 25$ fast foward agreements if you got refund advance you can’t  choose that option 

So if you choose it it will show up right here in your tax docs should be first page

So because of the advance they wait until IRS sends it the system might show that they already got there advance back but its technically not true

It’s just a promise at the moment from the irs that your refund will be sent by a date so they update that your advance is paid 

So if you got a advance and your DDD is 2/24 expecting your money 2/25

Here is a copy and paste from sbtpg them selfs 

 You can confirm your enrollment in SBTPG’s Fast Forward program by reviewing the text messages or emails sent to you regarding your refund status. Additionally, you can log in to the SBTPG taxpayer website to check your application status and confirm the, $25, Fast Forward fee was added to your Refund Transfer. 

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How to Verify Fast Forward Enrollment:

Notifications: Check for emails/texts from SBTPG indicating your application was submitted or approved.

Online Portal: Log in to taxpayer.sbtpg.com to check the status of your refund.

Tax Document Review: Verify with your tax professional that the "Fast Forward" box was checked on the banking screen in your tax software, which adds the $25 fee.

Eligibility Check: Ensure your refund is under $10,000, you chose a Refund Transfer, and you are using direct deposit. 

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If you are approved, you will receive notifications and your refund will be deposited up to 5 days early. If not approved, the $25 fee is waived

How to know if your getting your refund early or late/on time For TT and CK path