WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA Routing Number 123205973 — SEATTLE, WA

About Routing Number 123205973 — WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA

Routing number 123205973 is the official 9-digit ABA routing number registered to WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA at ATTN DEPOSIT OPS, SEATTLE, WA 98101. 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 123205973

The 9-digit number 123205973 is structured in three segments: 1232 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 WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA's transactions. 0597 is the ABA institution identifier — four digits assigned by the American Bankers Association uniquely to WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA. 3 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 123205973

• Direct Deposit — Payroll and Government Payments: Provide routing number 123205973 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 123205973 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 WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA personal check in SEATTLE — the first 9-digit sequence in the MICR line.
• Domestic Wire Transfers via Fedwire: Confirm with WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA whether 123205973 applies to wires — many banks use a separate wire routing number. Fedwire settles same-day in real time.

What 123205973 Cannot Be Used For

• International wire transfers — require a SWIFT/BIC code. Find WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA'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 123205973 Is Correct

Before using 123205973 for a large ACH or wire transfer, verify it three ways: (1) Check the bottom-left of a WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA personal check — the routing number must match. (2) Log into WASHINGTON FEDERAL,NA 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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