First Merchants Bank Routing Numbers in Indiana

First Merchants Bank has 20 routing numbers registered in Indiana. When setting up direct deposit, bill pay, or wire transfers, make sure to use the routing number assigned to your specific branch or account — using the wrong one can delay or reject your transaction.

Your routing number appears on the bottom-left of any First Merchants Bank check, in the First Merchants Bank mobile app under account details, or by calling First Merchants Bank at 800-205-3464. For ACH transfers like direct deposits and bill payments, use your state-specific routing number. For domestic wire transfers, First Merchants Bank may use a different number — always confirm with the bank before sending a wire.

The reason First Merchants Bank has multiple routing numbers in Indiana is typically due to historical mergers and acquisitions. When banks merge, the acquired institution's routing numbers are often preserved so existing customers don't need to update their direct deposits, autopayments, and vendor relationships. Each routing number is tied to a specific Federal Reserve processing center.

All First Merchants Bank routing numbers in Indiana can be used for ACH transactions, direct deposits, and electronic payments. They are processed through the Federal Reserve and are verified using the standard ABA checksum algorithm.