FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Routing Numbers in IN — Select City
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK has 14 routing numbers across 1 city in IN. Select your city to find the 9-digit ABA routing number for ACH transfers, direct deposits, and wire payments.
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Routing Numbers in IN — Complete City Directory
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK has 14 routing numbers across 1 city in IN, registered with the American Bankers Association (ABA) and the Federal Reserve E-Payments Routing Directory. BankZop's FIRST MERCHANTS BANK IN routing number directory is sourced directly from official ABA records and updated regularly — making it the most reliable reference for accurate routing numbers in IN.
Whether you are setting up direct deposit to a FIRST MERCHANTS BANK account in IN, registering for ACH bill payments, or initiating a domestic wire transfer, you need the specific routing number for the city where your account was opened. Select your city above to navigate directly to the correct routing number.
How to Find Your FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Routing Number in IN
- Step 1 — Select City: You are on the IN page. Choose your city from the list above. Use the search box to filter if needed.
- Step 2 — Select Routing Number: The city page lists all FIRST MERCHANTS BANK routing numbers for that location. Click the one that applies to your account.
- Step 3 — Copy: The result page shows the 9-digit routing number with a one-click Copy button, plus the bank name, address, city, state, ZIP, and phone number.
Alternatively, the FIRST MERCHANTS BANK routing number for your IN account is printed at the bottom-left of any personal check — it is always the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line at the bottom of the check. You can also find it in your FIRST MERCHANTS BANK online banking under Account Details.
Why FIRST MERCHANTS BANK May Have Multiple Routing Numbers in IN
Large US banks like FIRST MERCHANTS BANK historically assigned routing numbers by Federal Reserve processing centre rather than purely by state. As a result, FIRST MERCHANTS BANK may have different routing numbers for different cities or regions within IN. Your routing number depends on which Federal Reserve office processed accounts when your branch was established — not necessarily your current ZIP code. This is why selecting your specific city is important when looking up the correct FIRST MERCHANTS BANK routing number in IN.
When You Need the FIRST MERCHANTS BANK IN Routing Number
Direct Deposit Setup
When setting up payroll direct deposit, IRS tax refunds, Social Security benefits, or any government payment to your FIRST MERCHANTS BANK account in IN, you provide the routing number alongside your account number. Use the city-specific routing number from BankZop — the one assigned to the location where your FIRST MERCHANTS BANK account was originally opened.
ACH Transfers and Bill Payments
ACH is the primary mechanism for electronic payments in the US — covering recurring bill payments, subscription debits, online banking transfers, and same-day payments. The NACHA network uses the routing number to route credits and debits to the correct financial institution. Standard ACH settles in 1–2 business days; Same Day ACH settles same-day for eligible transactions submitted before the cut-off.
Domestic Wire Transfers
Domestic wires settle in real time through the Federal Reserve's Fedwire system on the same business day. Important: FIRST MERCHANTS BANK may use a different routing number for wires than for ACH. Always confirm the correct wire routing number with FIRST MERCHANTS BANK's wire department before initiating a wire transfer from a IN account. For international wires, a SWIFT/BIC code is required — not the routing number. Find it at BankZop's SWIFT Code Lookup.
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Routing Number vs Account Number in IN
| Feature | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Routing Number | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Account Number |
|---|---|---|
| Identifies | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK in IN | Your specific account |
| Length | Always 9 digits | Varies (10–12 digits) |
| On a check | Bottom-left, first | Bottom-centre, second |
| Shared? | Same for all accounts in same city | Unique to your account |
Cities in IN with FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Routing Numbers
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK operates in 1 city across IN with ABA-registered routing numbers. Click any city to browse routing numbers directly:
Routing number counts reflect active ABA records as of Jun 2026. Data sourced from the Federal Reserve E-Payments Routing Directory.
To browse FIRST MERCHANTS BANK routing numbers in other states, visit the FIRST MERCHANTS BANK routing number directory. For all US banks, use the Routing Number Lookup homepage. For international transfers, use the SWIFT Code Lookup. For Indian bank transfers, use the IFSC Code Lookup.
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 — FIRST MERCHANTS BANK Routing Numbers in IN
- Direct deposit — payroll, IRS tax refunds, Social Security, VA benefits
- ACH transfers — online bill payments, electronic debits, peer-to-peer transfers
- Domestic wire transfers — same-day settlement via Fedwire (may require a separate wire routing number)
- Check payments — printed at the bottom-left of every personal check
- ACH debit authorisations — recurring payments to utilities, insurance, subscriptions

