Routing number 121000248
Routing number 121000248 belongs to Wells Fargo. It is the bank's wire-transfer routing number.
Last verified May 29, 2026.
- Bank
- Wells Fargo
- ABA checksum
- Valid ABA format
- Primary use
- Domestic wire transfers
121000248 is the Wells Fargo domestic wire-transfer routing number. For ACH / direct deposit, use 121042882.
What is routing number 121000248 used for?
A routing number is a nine-digit code that identifies a US bank or credit union in the payment system. Routing number 121000248 identifies Wells Fargo. Paired with your account number, it tells money where to go. Because 121000248 is Wells Fargo's wire-transfer number, use it for domestic wires — and use the bank's separate ACH number for direct deposit.
- 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
Wells Fargo routing numbers can vary by the state where you opened your account and by the type of transfer, so confirm 121000248 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 Wells Fargo app or website.
- See every Wells Fargo routing number on the Wells Fargo routing number page.
Full guide: how to find your routing and account number.
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 121000248?
Routing number 121000248 belongs to Wells Fargo. It is the bank's wire-transfer routing number. Confirm it is the right number for your account before sharing it.
Is 121000248 a valid routing number?
Yes. 121000248 is a structurally valid nine-digit ABA routing number — it passes the ABA mod-10 check-digit formula — and it is listed for Wells Fargo in our directory.
Can I use 121000248 for direct deposit?
121000248 is a wire-transfer routing number. For direct deposit and everyday ACH transfers, Wells Fargo uses a separate ACH routing number — check your Wells Fargo routing number page or your banking app.
How do I confirm routing number 121000248 is right for my account?
Check the bottom-left of one of your Wells Fargo checks (the nine-digit number in the MICR line), or open account details in the Wells Fargo app or website. Routing numbers can vary by state and by transfer type, so confirm yours before sharing it.
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