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Digital Federal Credit Union is focused on putting its members first with benefits such as free checks, free ATM transactions and early access to paycheck funds when direct deposit is used. Whether you have an account with DCU or you plan to do business with someone who banks with the company, you’ll need to find the routing number for direct deposits and wire transfers.
| Digital Federal Credit Union Routing Number |
|---|
| 211391825 |
Each financial institution is issued a nine-digit number by the U.S. Federal Reserve. This number has several names, including routing number, ABA number and routing transit number (RTN). Since no two banks or credit unions have the same routing number, the number is used as an identifier. This allows one financial institution to move money to another.
Although some banks and credit unions, like DCU, have just one routing number, others have multiple numbers to further identify specific branch locations. In order to sign up for direct deposit or to transfer funds electronically from your account, you’ll need to locate your DCU routing number.
Routing numbers are broken up into three sections. Taking the time to examine each block of numbers is the best way to understand how your ABA number works.
Section one is known as the Federal Reserve Processing Symbol, which is made up of four digits. The first two digits indicate which Federal Reserve district serves the financial institution. For example, 03 is used for the Philadelphia district, and 07 refers to Chicago. The second two digits of the Federal Processing Symbol are used to identify the regional processing center and the bank or credit union’s location.
The second section of numbers in the RTN is also made up of four digits and reveals the exact financial institution that the number belongs to, such as DCU, TD Bank or Chase. Lastly, each routing number contains a ninth digit that is used as a “check digit.” Its sole purpose is to validate the number and prevent fraud.
It’s surprisingly easy to complete a routing number lookup. You can find your DCU routing number in seconds by:
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When it comes to the DCU ACH number for direct deposits and wire transfers, customers will find the number is the same as the routing number on their checks. Those who bank with a different financial institution might find that their company uses a different set of digits for wire transfers.
Another important number you’ll need to locate if you want to send an international wire transfer is the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) code. It is made up of between eight and 11 characters that identify the country, bank and branch. DCU does not use a SWIFT code, but you’ll need to look for this code when banking with another institution.
Information is accurate as of Jan. 25, 2023.
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