Routing number 211170101 belongs to Webster Bank, N.A., a Connecticut-based bank. You use this nine-digit code any time money moves electronically into or out of your Webster Bank account: direct deposit from an employer, an ACH bill payment, or a domestic wire transfer.
Is This Your Webster Bank Routing Number?
The number 211170101 is assigned to Webster Bank, N.A., headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The 2111 prefix places it in the First Federal Reserve District, covering New England, and the number applies to accounts managed through Webster’s Connecticut infrastructure.
Large banks sometimes carry more than one routing number across different states or legacy institutions. If your account was opened at a bank that later merged into Webster, the routing number on file may be different from 211170101. Your most recent bank statement will show the correct one. You can also confirm any routing number through the Federal Reserve’s official E-Payments Routing Directory, which searches by number, bank name, or location.1Federal Reserve Financial Services. E-Payments Routing Directory
Where to Find It on a Check
On a paper check, the routing number is the left-most set of nine digits printed along the bottom edge. Your account number is next, and the check number comes last.2American Bankers Association. ABA Routing Number The digits are printed in magnetic ink but read fine to the human eye.
No checks on hand? Log in to Webster Bank’s online banking and open your account details, or call customer service with your account number ready so they can verify your identity.
Using 211170101 for Direct Deposit and ACH
Setting up direct deposit is the most common reason to look up a routing number. Your employer’s payroll form asks for two things: the routing number (211170101) and your account number. Many forms also ask whether the account is checking or savings, because the bank routes funds differently by account type.
The same pair of numbers works for recurring ACH payments, like utility bills, insurance, or loan payments. Authorizing a company to pull funds from your account gives them permission to send an ACH debit using those two numbers. ACH transfers typically settle in one to two business days and are free or near-free for most consumer transactions.
Check every digit before you submit. One wrong number can send your paycheck to the wrong account or cause a payment to bounce. Online portals often validate routing numbers in real time; paper forms don’t, and errors surface only when the transaction fails.
Using 211170101 for Wire Transfers
Wire transfers move faster than ACH but cost more and require more information. For a domestic wire into your Webster Bank account, the sender needs your routing number, your account number, your full legal name as it appears on the account, and often the bank’s physical address. These details satisfy federal recordkeeping rules that apply to any wire transfer of $3,000 or more.3Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. FFIEC BSA/AML Assessing Compliance with BSA Regulatory Requirements – Funds Transfers Recordkeeping The banks handle the identifying transmittal information between themselves under FinCEN’s “travel rule.”4Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. FinCEN Advisory – Funds Travel Regulations Questions and Answers
International wires add another layer. The sender needs Webster Bank’s SWIFT/BIC code alongside the routing number, and depending on the destination country, an IBAN or country-specific clearing code as well. Contact Webster Bank directly for its current SWIFT code and any country-specific instructions. Wrong details can delay a transfer by days or send funds back.
Fees and Processing Times
ACH transfers and direct deposits are typically free for consumers. Wire transfers are not. Most banks charge between $15 and $30 for an outgoing domestic wire sent online, with in-branch wires costing more, and many banks also charge an incoming wire fee. Webster Bank’s specific fee schedule is in its account disclosures or available from customer service; some premium accounts waive wire charges.
Domestic wires sent before the daily cutoff usually arrive the same business day; miss it and the wire goes the next business day. International wires take one to two business days depending on the destination and any intermediary banks. Standard ACH clears in one to two business days.
If a Transfer Goes Wrong
Federal law gives you specific rights when an electronic transfer is wrong, unauthorized, or missing. Under Regulation E, you have 60 days from the date your bank sends the statement showing the error to notify the institution.5eCFR. 12 CFR 1005.11 – Procedures for Resolving Errors After you report it, the bank must investigate and resolve the issue within 10 business days, or 20 business days for accounts open less than 30 days.
For unauthorized transfers, timing controls how much you can lose. Report within two business days of discovering the problem and your maximum liability is $50. Wait longer than two days but report within 60 days of the statement, and your exposure rises to $500. Miss the 60-day window and you may be liable for the full amount of any unauthorized transfers that happen after that deadline.6eCFR. 12 CFR 1005.6 – Liability of Consumer for Unauthorized Transfers People lose real money here not because recovery is impossible but because statements go unchecked.
Keeping Your Account Information Safe
The routing number itself is semi-public. It’s printed on every check you write and listed in the Federal Reserve’s directory. Your account number is what actually gives someone access to your funds, and together the two are enough to initiate unauthorized ACH debits.
Don’t send your account number by email or text, even in response to a message that looks like it’s from your bank. Banks don’t ask for full account numbers on unsecured channels. If a message claims to be from Webster Bank, skip the links, open a fresh browser tab, and go to the bank’s site directly, or call the number on the back of your debit card.
Review your statements and transaction history often. Regulation E protections only help if you catch a problem inside the reporting window. Transaction alerts through the mobile app are the fastest way to spot something wrong, and any unauthorized activity should go to the bank the same day you find it.