Where to find your State Farm checking account number
State Farm does not offer checking accounts. State Farm is an insurance company that sells auto, home, life, and other insurance products. If you have a State Farm insurance policy, you may have set up automatic payments from a checking account, but State Farm itself does not hold or manage checking accounts.
If you are looking for a checking account number because you need to update a payment method for your State Farm insurance, you will need to find that number from your actual bank — the institution that holds your checking account. If you are trying to find account information related to a State Farm insurance policy or a State Farm Bank product, the steps differ depending on what you actually have.
Key Takeaways
- State Farm is an insurance company and does not offer checking accounts, so any checking account you use with State Farm belongs to your bank, not to State Farm.
- If you need your checking account number to pay a State Farm insurance bill, contact your bank directly or log into your bank's online portal to find it.
- State Farm Bank, a separate division, does offer savings accounts and certificates of deposit, but not checking accounts.
- Your State Farm insurance policy number and your checking account number are two different things and come from two different organizations.
Finding your checking account number through your bank
Your checking account number comes from your bank, not from State Farm. To find it, log into your bank's website or mobile app using your username and password. Most banks display your account number on the account summary page, on your checks themselves, or in a section labeled "Account Details" or "Account Information."
If you cannot find it online, call your bank's customer service line or visit a branch in person. You will need your account number if you are setting up automatic payments to State Farm or if State Farm asks you to verify your bank details. Your bank can provide this number in seconds.
If you have a State Farm Bank savings account
State Farm Bank is a separate financial institution owned by State Farm. It offers savings accounts and certificates of deposit, but not checking accounts. If you have a State Farm Bank savings account, you can find your account number by logging into your State Farm Bank online account at sfbank.com.
Once logged in, your account number will appear on your account summary or account details page. You can also call State Farm Bank directly at the number on your statement or on their website. State Farm Bank account numbers are different from State Farm insurance policy numbers, so do not confuse the two.
Updating your checking account information with State Farm insurance
If you need to add or change the checking account that State Farm draws payments from, log into your State Farm insurance account at statefarm.com. Go to the section for billing or payment methods, and look for an option to add or update a bank account.
State Farm will ask for your checking account number, routing number, and the name of your bank. Have your checks or your bank's routing number handy — you can find the routing number on your bank's website or by calling them. State Farm uses this information to set up automatic payments (often called autopay or automatic draft) so your insurance bill is paid on time each month.
What to do if State Farm asks for account verification
Sometimes State Farm will ask you to verify your checking account by depositing small amounts (usually under one dollar) into your account and asking you to report those amounts back to them. This is a standard security check to confirm you actually own the account.
If this happens, check your bank account online or by calling your bank within a few business days. Your bank will show the deposits from State Farm. Once you see them, return to your State Farm account and enter the amounts as requested. This process usually takes three to five business days total.
Common reasons the search leads nowhere
Many people search for "State Farm checking account number" because they assume State Farm holds their checking account. State Farm does not. If you have insurance with State Farm and a checking account elsewhere, those are two separate relationships with two separate organizations.
Another common mix-up: confusing your State Farm policy number with a checking account number. Your policy number identifies your insurance coverage and appears on your insurance documents and bills. Your checking account number identifies your bank account and appears on your checks and bank statements. State Farm needs your checking account number only if you want to pay your insurance bill by automatic bank draft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does State Farm offer checking accounts?
No. State Farm is an insurance company. State Farm Bank, a separate division, offers savings accounts and certificates of deposit, but not checking accounts. Any checking account you use to pay State Farm belongs to your bank, not to State Farm.
Where do I find my routing number to go with my checking account number?
Your routing number comes from your bank. It appears on the bottom left of your checks, or you can find it on your bank's website by logging in and looking for account or routing information. You can also call your bank and ask for your routing number.
Can I set up automatic payments from my checking account to State Farm online?
Yes. Log into your State Farm insurance account at statefarm.com, go to billing or payment methods, and select the option to add a bank account for automatic payments. You will need your checking account number, routing number, and the name of your bank.
What if I have a State Farm Bank savings account instead of a checking account?
State Farm Bank savings accounts work differently from checking accounts. You can find your State Farm Bank account number by logging into sfbank.com. However, you cannot use a State Farm Bank savings account to pay your State Farm insurance bill — you need a checking account from any bank.
How long does it take State Farm to set up automatic payments from my checking account?
Once you enter your checking account information online, State Farm usually processes it within one to two business days. Your first automatic payment may take longer — typically five to seven business days — because of the bank verification process.