SOUTHERN STATES BANK Routing Number 061120819 — ANNISTON, AL

About Routing Number 061120819 — SOUTHERN STATES BANK

Routing number 061120819 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to SOUTHERN STATES BANK at 1131 WILMER AVE, ANNISTON, AL 36201. 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 061120819

The 9-digit number 061120819 is structured in three segments: 0611 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 SOUTHERN STATES BANK's transactions. 2081 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to SOUTHERN STATES 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 061120819

• Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 061120819 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 061120819 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 SOUTHERN STATES BANK personal check in ANNISTON — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
• Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with SOUTHERN STATES BANK whether 061120819 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.

What 061120819 Cannot Be Used For

• International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find SOUTHERN STATES 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 061120819 Is Correct

Before using 061120819 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a SOUTHERN STATES BANK personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into SOUTHERN STATES 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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