Routing number 071000505
Routing number 071000505 belongs to Bank of America (IL). It is used for ACH transfers and direct deposit.
Last verified May 29, 2026.
- Bank
- Bank of America
- State / region served
- IL
- ABA checksum
- Valid ABA format
- Primary use
- ACH / direct deposit
This bank uses different routing numbers depending on the state where you opened your account. Confirm yours on a voided check or in your banking app before sharing it.
What is routing number 071000505 used for?
A routing number is a nine-digit code that identifies a US bank or credit union in the payment system. Routing number 071000505 identifies Bank of America. Paired with your account number, it tells money where to go. Use it for direct deposit, ACH bill payments, and linking your Bank of America account to other banks or payment apps.
- Setting up direct deposit for a paycheck or benefit.
- Authorizing ACH payments and automatic bill pay.
- Sending or receiving transfers between bank accounts.
How to confirm this is your routing number
Bank of America routing numbers can vary by the state where you opened your account and by the type of transfer, so confirm 071000505 is the right number for you before sharing it:
- Read it from the bottom-left of one of your checks (the MICR line).
- Open account details in the Bank of America app or website.
- See every Bank of America routing number on the Bank of America routing number page.
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Confirm before you share
This page is verified reference data, not a substitute for your own records. Routing numbers can vary by where you opened your account and by transfer type. Always confirm your routing number on a voided check or in your banking app before sharing it for direct deposit or a transfer.
Frequently asked questions
What bank has routing number 071000505?
Routing number 071000505 belongs to Bank of America. It is used for ACH transfers and direct deposit. Confirm it is the right number for your account before sharing it.
Is 071000505 a valid routing number?
Yes. 071000505 is a structurally valid nine-digit ABA routing number — it passes the ABA mod-10 check-digit formula — and it is listed for Bank of America in our directory.
Can I use 071000505 for a wire transfer?
071000505 is an ACH / direct-deposit routing number. Wire transfers often use a different number, so if you are sending or receiving a wire, ask Bank of America which routing number to use.
How do I confirm routing number 071000505 is right for my account?
Check the bottom-left of one of your Bank of America checks (the nine-digit number in the MICR line), or open account details in the Bank of America app or website. Routing numbers can vary by state and by transfer type, so confirm yours before sharing it.
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