NFCU routing numbers

Routing numbers are codes of between 8 and 11 digits used by NFCU and other banks to help financial institutions identify the location of your account. Called ACH, wire transfer and SWIFT numbers, they're used to process checks, set up autopay, make online payments and transfer money in the US and around the world. Learn how to find the exact routing number you need for your NFCU account.

Which NFCU routing number do I need?

The routing number you need to send or receive money through NFCU depends on whether your payment or transfer is domestic or international.

Transaction	Type of routing number	NFCU code
Payments and debits between US accounts	ACH routing number	265473511
Wire payments between US accounts	Domestic wire transfer number	265473511

NFCU ACH transfer routing number

The ACH routing number for NFCU is 265473511. Short for Automatic Clearing House, ACH numbers are unique to each bank in the US. The ACH number and your bank account number are used by banks and transfer apps like Zelle or Cash App to identify the exact account payments should be taken from and sent to.

NFCU wire transfer routing number

The routing number for US wire transfers through NFCU is 265473511. You can use this same number to receive international wire transfers to your NFCU account.

NFCU SWIFT code

The SWIFT code for international wire transfers through NFCU is . SWIFT codes are a unique combination of letters and numbers that identify specific banks and financial institutions around the globe. Codes indicate four pieces of information used to exchange money internationally between accounts:

• The bank's name
• Its country code
• Its main headquarters
• A particular branch

How to confirm the routing number for NFCU on your own

Look at a paper check associated with your NFCU account to find the routing and account numbers for your account.

Other ways to confirm the correct NFCU routing number include:

• Call your bank. Your local NFCU branch or toll-free support line can provide you with routing numbers.
• Sign in to your online account. Many online bank systems allow you to view the routing and account numbers from your customer dashboard.
• Search Fedwire. Use your name, city or state to look up routing numbers for NFCU or double-check the one you have is correct.

Can routing numbers for NFCU change?

Yes. A bank may be assigned more than one routing number depending on its size and the number of states it services. While NFCU is headquartered in Vienna, services or branches in states outside of Virginia may require a different routing number. Confirm routing numbers with a NFCU agent if you're not sure.

Bottom line

Routing numbers help banks identify your exact account to make digital payments, transfer money and even process paper checks between branches, states and countries. Learn more about how NFCU and other financial institutions use these codes to manage your money in our guide to routing numbers.