ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU Routing Number 281082436 — ST. LOUIS, MO
The ABA routing number 281082436 belongs to ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU in ST. LOUIS, MO. Use for ACH transfers, direct deposits, and check payments.
ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU
ST. LOUIS, MO 63139
ABA Routing Number
281082436
Routing Number Breakdown
About Routing Number 281082436 — ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU
Routing number 281082436 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU at 5530 FYLER AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO 63139. 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 281082436
The 9-digit number 281082436 is structured in three segments: 2810 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 ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU's transactions. 8243 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU. 6 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 281082436
- Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 281082436 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 281082436 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 ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU personal check in ST. LOUIS — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
- Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU whether 281082436 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.
What 281082436 Cannot Be Used For
- International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU'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 281082436 Is Correct
Before using 281082436 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU 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 ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU routing numbers in MO 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 281082436
- Direct deposit — payroll, IRS tax refunds, Social Security, VA benefits to a ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU 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 ST LOUIS FIREFIGHTERS & COMM CU personal check
- ACH debit authorisations — recurring payments to utilities, subscriptions, and insurance providers
