FIFTH THIRD BANK Routing Number 083913949 — CINCINNATI, OH
The ABA routing number 083913949 belongs to FIFTH THIRD BANK in CINCINNATI, OH. Use for ACH transfers, direct deposits, and check payments.
FIFTH THIRD BANK
CINCINNATI, OH 45263
ABA Routing Number
083913949
Routing Number Breakdown
About Routing Number 083913949 — FIFTH THIRD BANK
Routing number 083913949 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to FIFTH THIRD BANK at 5050 KINGSLEY DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45263. 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 083913949
The 9-digit number 083913949 is structured in three segments: 0839 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 FIFTH THIRD BANK's transactions. 1394 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to FIFTH THIRD BANK. 9 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 083913949
- Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 083913949 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 083913949 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 FIFTH THIRD BANK personal check in CINCINNATI — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
- Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with FIFTH THIRD BANK whether 083913949 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.
What 083913949 Cannot Be Used For
- International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find FIFTH THIRD BANK'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 083913949 Is Correct
Before using 083913949 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a FIFTH THIRD BANK personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into FIFTH THIRD BANK 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.
Browse more FIFTH THIRD BANK routing numbers in OH or across all states. For all US banks, visit the Routing Number Lookup. For international transfers, use the SWIFT Code Lookup. For loan EMI planning, try the EMI Calculator.
Data sourced from the American Bankers Association (ABA) and the Federal Reserve E-Payments Routing Directory. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team.
Frequently Asked Questions — Routing Number 083913949
- Direct deposit — payroll, IRS tax refunds, Social Security, VA benefits to a FIFTH THIRD BANK account
- ACH transfers — online bill payments, electronic debits, bank-to-bank transfers
- Check payments — this routing number is printed at the bottom-left of every FIFTH THIRD BANK personal check
- ACH debit authorisations — recurring payments to utilities, subscriptions, and insurance providers

