FIRST SOUTHERN BANK Routing Number 081203208 — MARION, IL

About Routing Number 081203208 — FIRST SOUTHERN BANK

Routing number 081203208 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to FIRST SOUTHERN BANK at P.O. BOX 580, MARION, IL 62959-0580. 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 081203208

The 9-digit number 081203208 is structured in three segments: 0812 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 SOUTHERN BANK's transactions. 0320 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to FIRST SOUTHERN BANK. 8 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 081203208

• Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 081203208 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 081203208 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 SOUTHERN BANK personal check in MARION — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
• Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with FIRST SOUTHERN BANK whether 081203208 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.

What 081203208 Cannot Be Used For

• International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find FIRST SOUTHERN 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 081203208 Is Correct

Before using 081203208 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a FIRST SOUTHERN BANK personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into FIRST SOUTHERN 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.

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