What is the routing number for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond?

Overview

The Federal Reserve provides banking services only to banks. Individuals do not have accounts at the Federal Reserve.

Scammers might purport that the intended victim has an account at the Federal Reserve that contains money. In such schemes, the perpetrator might try to persuade victims to pay fees to have purported accounts activated, or the scammer might persuade consumers to use a Federal Reserve routing number (sometimes in combination with their Social Security numbers) to pay bills. Consumers should be aware that such checks or check payments utilizing a Federal Reserve routing number are worthless and will be returned. In addition, consumers who have attempted to use the Fed’s routing numbers to pay their bills may be subject to penalty fees from the company they were attempting to pay.

Region & Communities

Our work to support the nation’s economy includes a focus on the economic well-being of our District, which covers North and South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and most of West Virginia. Learn more about our research and engagement in our communities:

Careers at the Fed

Life at the Richmond Fed

While our work is serious, our workplace is more casual—from the way we dress to the activities we share. It’s a friendly, inclusive place to be.

You'll Love Our Benefits

Our approach is about enhancing work and life experiences. Think generous paid days off, a pension and retirement savings plan, wellness offerings, development opportunities and more.

What is the Routing Number? A routing number is a nine-digit numeric code printed on the bottom of checks that is used to facilitate the electronic routing of funds (ACH transfer) from one bank account to another. It's also referred to as RTN, Routing Transit number or Bank Routing Number. Related Resource What is FedACH? FedACH:Federal Reserve Banks Automated Clearing House. The FedACH offers financial institutions, corporations, and consumers an efficient alternative payment method to writing, collecting, and processing paper checks. What is Fedwire? Fedwire Funds Service is the real-time gross settlement electronic payments service operated by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Fedwire Securities Service is a real-time gross settlement book-entry securities service owned and operated by the Federal Reserve Bank. Fedwire allows for the immediate, simultaneous delivery of securities against payment. Fedwire participants are primarily depository institutions acting on behalf of themselves and their customers.

Home > 051000033 Routing Number

FedACH Routing

Fedwire Routing

A routing number is a nine digit code, used in the United States to identify the financial institution. Routing numbers are used by Federal Reserve Banks to process Fedwire funds transfers, and ACH(Automated Clearing House) direct deposits, bill payments, and other automated transfers. The routing number can be found on your check.

The routing number information on this page was updated on Feb. 28, 2022

Does the Federal Reserve Bank have a routing number?

What bank is routing number 000000518?

What bank routing number is 073972181?

What bank routing number is 031101279?