FIRST SENTINEL BANK Routing Number 251473512 — CEDAR BLUFF, VA
The ABA routing number 251473512 belongs to FIRST SENTINEL BANK in CEDAR BLUFF, VA. Use for ACH transfers, direct deposits, and check payments.
FIRST SENTINEL BANK
CEDAR BLUFF, VA 24609
ABA Routing Number
251473512
Routing Number Breakdown
About Routing Number 251473512 — FIRST SENTINEL BANK
Routing number 251473512 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to FIRST SENTINEL BANK at 679 CLAYPOOL HILL MALL ROAD, CEDAR BLUFF, VA 24609. 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 251473512
The 9-digit number 251473512 is structured in three segments: 2514 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 FIRST SENTINEL BANK's transactions. 7351 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to FIRST SENTINEL BANK. 2 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 251473512
- Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 251473512 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 251473512 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 FIRST SENTINEL BANK personal check in CEDAR BLUFF — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
- Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with FIRST SENTINEL BANK whether 251473512 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.
What 251473512 Cannot Be Used For
- International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find FIRST SENTINEL 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 251473512 Is Correct
Before using 251473512 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a FIRST SENTINEL BANK personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into FIRST SENTINEL 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 FIRST SENTINEL BANK routing numbers in VA 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 251473512
- Direct deposit — payroll, IRS tax refunds, Social Security, VA benefits to a FIRST SENTINEL 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 FIRST SENTINEL BANK personal check
- ACH debit authorisations — recurring payments to utilities, subscriptions, and insurance providers
