Here’s Your USAA Routing Number

If you currently have a membership with the United Services Automobile Association, more commonly known as USAA, or you plan to do business with someone who banks at USAA Federal Savings Bank, you’ll need to locate the bank’s routing number. Unlike bigger banks that have several routing numbers, there is only one USAA Federal Savings Bank routing number. USAA provides banking services to its members, which include active and retired members of the U.S. military and their families.

Here’s the USAA routing number:

What Is a USAA Routing Number?

Routing numbers have several names including ABA numbers or bank transit routing numbers. The Federal U.S. Reserve assigns a special nine-digit code to each financial institution, and this code is the routing number.

USAA bank, which is an online-only bank, has just one routing number. Other banks and credit unions might have multiple branches in several states, which means their banks will have more than one routing number. Each unique number will not only indicate which bank you’re doing business with but also the bank’s specific branch location, if applicable.

When you make a request to transfer funds electronically or through paper checks, your bank will use the routing number to know exactly where to send the money. 

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What Does Your USAA Routing Number Mean?

To understand the importance of a routing number, you need to break down what each of the nine digits mean. The Federal Reserve uses the first two digits of the routing number to show which of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts the financial institution is located in. For example, the number 05 is associated with Richmond, while the number 11 would be referring to Dallas. The next two digits are used to identify the regional processing center and the bank’s location. Together, the first four numbers are called the Federal Reserve Processing Symbol.

Digits five through eight are used to identify the specific bank, such as USAA, Chase or TD Bank. The last digit is called the “check digit,” because it helps prevent fraud and ensures that the entire routing number is valid. It’s automatically generated using a mathematical algorithm.

USAA Routing Numbers for International Wire Transfers

USAA Savings Bank customers will use the same routing number for checks, ACH transfers such as direct deposits and international wire transfers; however, this is not always the case with other banks. Some banks choose to issue one routing number for their paper products — checks, for example — and another routing number for electronic transactions, such as wire transfers.

Another number often required when sending international wire transfers is a SWIFT Code. USAA does not use a SWIFT Code, but other financial institutions do. Each SWIFT Code is made up of either eight or 11 characters that include a combination of letters and numbers. Always check with the bank or credit union you plan on using to see if they have a SWIFT Code for international wire transfers.

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How to Find Your USAA Routing Number Using a Check

If you have a checking account, you can locate your routing number quickly by pulling out your checkbook. Take a look at your check and look for three sets of numbers strung across the bottom. The first set of numbers is your nine-digit routing number or the number that identifies this check with USAA. The second set is your USAA account number, which lets other financial institutions know exactly which account within USAA bank the funds should be withdrawn from. Finally, the third set of numbers is just the check number. You can also locate your USAA routing number by logging in to your USAA account online.

It’s critical you know how to locate your routing number to set up direct deposit, automatic payments or other bank transfers. If you have any trouble locating your routing number, you can always use the USAA Contact Us page from the company’s website, or call 800-531-8722 for assistance.