National Banks — routing number directory
National banks operate under a federal charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), allowing them to do business in every US state under a single regulatory framework. Their names typically end with "N.A." (National Association). Examples include JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and Citibank.
Largest national banks by branch count
Browse national banks by state
Each state-level page lists every institution in this category that has at least one FedACH-registered office in that state.
How national banks use their routing numbers
National banks operate under a federal charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), allowing them to do business in every US state under a single regulatory framework. Their names typically end with "N.A." (National Association). Examples include JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and Citibank. When you set up direct deposit, schedule a wire, or link an external account at one of these institutions, the same nine-digit ABA routing number identifies the bank within the US payments system — but the operational nuances differ from category to category.
Because national banks operate across all 50 states under a single federal charter, they typically publish dozens of routing numbers — one for each legacy state where they absorbed an acquired institution, plus consolidated numbers for the surviving brand. The routing number tied to your account is the one for the state where you opened the account, regardless of where you currently live. National banks also tend to maintain a separate "wire-routing number" for incoming Fedwire payments, which can differ from the per-state ACH number. Always confirm the wire RTN with the bank directly before sending a high-value Fedwire transfer.
Verify before you send
Whichever category your bank falls into, confirm the routing number with the institution itself before sending a large or time-sensitive payment. The Federal Reserve does not penalize a bank for accepting a misrouted ACH or wire — the cost of fixing the mistake falls almost entirely on the sender. Cross-reference the number on this page with the one printed on your most recent paper check, the routing number shown inside your online banking dashboard, and the W-9 issued by your bank for tax purposes. All three should match.