Routing Number 311170166

Routing number 311170166 is assigned to Business First Bank, a main office located at East Baton Roughe County, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801. This nine-digit ABA routing transit number identifies Business First Bank within the Federal Reserve's Unknown district for processing ACH payments, direct deposits, wire transfers, and check clearing.

The first two digits (31) indicate the Federal Reserve Bank of Unknown, digits 3-4 (11) identify the processing center, digits 5-8 (7016) are the institution identifier, and the final digit (6) is a checksum that validates the entire number using the ABA's modulus-10 algorithm.

To set up direct deposit with Business First Bank, provide your employer with routing number 311170166 along with your account number. Your account number is separate from the routing number and can be found on the bottom of your checks (to the right of the routing number), in Business First Bank's mobile app, or in online banking under account details.

You can verify this routing number on the bottom-left corner of any check from Business First Bank, in the mobile app, or by calling 225-248-7600. Direct deposits using this routing number are processed through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network and typically post within 1-2 business days.

Routing number 311170166 is registered for ACH transactions at Business First Bank, including direct deposits, bill payments, payroll, and recurring transfers. ACH payments are processed in batches through the Federal Reserve and typically settle in 1-2 business days.

For domestic wire transfers, Business First Bank may use a different routing number. Wire transfers are processed individually through the Fedwire system and settle same-day. Always confirm the correct wire routing number with Business First Bank before initiating a wire — using an ACH routing number for a wire can cause the transfer to be rejected or delayed.

This main office of Business First Bank is located at East Baton Roughe County, Baton Rouge, LA 70801. Business First Bank operates in the Federal Reserve's Unknown district, which serves as the regional hub for monetary policy and payment processing in this area.