ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION Routing Number 221381867 — ITHACA, NY

About Routing Number 221381867 — ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION

Routing number 221381867 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION at 125 N. FULTON ST, ITHACA, NY 14850. It is registered with the American Bankers Association and the Federal Reserve E-Payments Routing Directory. This number is used exclusively within the US domestic payment system — for ACH transfers, direct deposits, check processing, and domestic wire transfers routed through Fedwire. It cannot be used for international transfers, which require a SWIFT/BIC code.

How to Read Routing Number 221381867

The 9-digit number 221381867 is structured in three segments: 2213 is the Federal Reserve routing symbol — the first two digits identify the Federal Reserve district and the next two identify the specific Federal Reserve processing office handling ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION's transactions. 8186 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION. 7 is the check digit — a single digit calculated from the first eight digits using a weighted sum formula (3-7-1 multipliers). Payment processing systems run this calculation in real time to catch routing number entry errors before any funds move.

ACH, Direct Deposit, and Wire — When to Use 221381867

• Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 221381867 and your account number to set up payroll direct deposit, IRS tax refunds, Social Security, VA benefits, or any recurring government payment.
• ACH Transfers — Bill Payments and Bank Transfers: Enter 221381867 when authorising electronic debits or credits — utility bills, insurance premiums, subscription services, or bank-to-bank transfers via NACHA's ACH network.
• Check Payments: This routing number is printed at the bottom-left of every ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION personal check in ITHACA — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
• Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION whether 221381867 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.

What 221381867 Cannot Be Used For

• International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION's SWIFT code at the SWIFT Code Lookup.
• Indian bank transfers (NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI) — require an IFSC code. Use the IFSC Code Lookup.
• Cheque clearing in India — requires a MICR code. Use the MICR Code Lookup.

How to Verify Routing Number 221381867 Is Correct

Before using 221381867 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into ALTERNATIVE FED CRED UNION online banking under Account Details. (3) Cross-check against the Federal Reserve routing directory. BankZop sources all routing data from official ABA and Federal Reserve records as of Jun 2026.

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