SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU Routing Number 321173218 — MARTINEZ, CA
The ABA routing number 321173218 belongs to SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU in MARTINEZ, CA. Use for ACH transfers, direct deposits, and check payments.
SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU
MARTINEZ, CA 94553-0456
ABA Routing Number
321173218
Routing Number Breakdown
About Routing Number 321173218 — SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU
Routing number 321173218 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU at 1700 PACHECO BLVD., MARTINEZ, CA 94553-0456. 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 321173218
The 9-digit number 321173218 is structured in three segments: 3211 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 SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU's transactions. 7321 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU. 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 321173218
- Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 321173218 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 321173218 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 SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU personal check in MARTINEZ — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
- Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU whether 321173218 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.
What 321173218 Cannot Be Used For
- International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU'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 321173218 Is Correct
Before using 321173218 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU 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 SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU routing numbers in CA 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 321173218
- Direct deposit — payroll, IRS tax refunds, Social Security, VA benefits to a SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU 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 SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU personal check
- ACH debit authorisations — recurring payments to utilities, subscriptions, and insurance providers
