First Bank Routing Number (ABA): 051402589

First Bank at a glance

Its CET1 capital ratio was 12.87% at Q2 2026, above regulatory requirements.

Total assets, Q2 2026

$2.07B

CET1 ratio, Q2 2026

12.87%

Deposit insurance

FDIC

Regulator

Federal Reserve

Domestic offices

33 FDIC institution directory, current count

Latest call report

Q2 2026, FFIEC 051

Established

1907

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What the digits mean

The first two digits, 05, place this number in the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's district (District 5). Digits five through eight, 0258, identify the institution within that district. The last digit, 9, is a check digit, and the number passes the standard check: weight the nine digits 3, 7, 1, 3, 7, 1, 3, 7, 1 and the sum is a multiple of 10.

Before you send money to First Bank

A routing number tells the payment network which financial institution holds an account. You give it with an account number for ACH transfers through the automated clearing house, such as direct deposit, bill pay and transfers from a checking account, which usually settle in one to two business days. An international wire to a US account normally needs the bank's SWIFT code as well.

Match this number against the one on your First Bank checks or in its online banking. Ask the bank for wire instructions (www.fbvirginia.com). Our record does not show whether this number receives wires. The Federal Reserve's E-Payments Routing Directory shows it: its Fedwire participant search lists the numbers that can receive Fedwire transfers, and its FedACH search lists those that receive ACH payments. How to confirm any routing number.

About First Bank

First Bank is headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia and was established in 1907. It reported $2.07B in total assets and $1.85B in deposits for Q2 2026, the 17th largest of the 56 banks headquartered in Virginia. It reports 33 domestic offices. Its deposits have been FDIC insured since 1934. Its primary federal regulator is the Federal Reserve.

What the digits in 051402589 mean

The first four digits, 0514, are the Federal Reserve routing symbol. The prefix 05 places the number in the 5th Federal Reserve District (Richmond). That is also the district where the bank is headquartered. Digits five through eight, 0258, identify the institution within its Federal Reserve district. The last digit, 9, is a check digit. Weighting the digits 3, 7 and 1 in turn gives 3 x 9 + 7 x 13 + 12 = 130, a multiple of 10, so 051402589 is a well-formed routing number. A mistyped digit almost always breaks that sum.

What is the First Bank routing number?

The First Bank routing number is 051402589. It is the primary ABA routing transit number registered to First Bank, headquartered in Strasburg, VA. The number comes from the FFIEC National Information Center institution record, last refreshed here on October 27, 2026.

What is the First Bank wire routing number?

This page lists the primary routing number registered to First Bank. The record does not say whether the bank uses the same number for wire transfers. Confirm the wire routing number with First Bank before sending a wire.

Is ABA number 051402589 the routing number for First Bank?

Yes. It is the primary routing number registered to First Bank.

Which bank uses routing number 051402589?

It belongs to First Bank, headquartered in Strasburg, VA. It is the bank's primary ABA routing number (FDIC certificate 6917).

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