Fifth Third Bank Check Template
Professional check template for Fifth Third Bank customers.
About This Template
Free Fifth Third Bank check template and sample: enter your routing number (042000314 shown here as an illustrative example — used for wire transfers nationwide, while checks and ACH vary by state, see below) and account number to create printable checks. Download PDF, print on blank check stock. No signup. Not affiliated with Fifth Third.
When to Use This Template
Use this template when you need to print checks for your Fifth Third Bank checking account — for rent payments, bills, contractor invoices, or any situation where you need a physical check quickly rather than waiting on a mailed order. It's also commonly used to generate a voided check image for direct deposit setup with an employer or benefits provider.
Who This Template Is For
This template is for Fifth Third Bank personal and business checking customers who want to print their own checks instead of waiting on a mailed order, including customers across Fifth Third's footprint in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Fifth Third Check Layout and Security Features
Fifth Third checks are printed and shipped through Harland Clarke, which also fulfills checks for several other large banks, so the paper, microprinting, and security screen follow the same industry-standard specification rather than a Fifth-Third-specific design. Fifth Third is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its branch network runs across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia — its "Midwest and Southeast" footprint is part of why the routing number varies as much as it does by state (below). The bank's name itself is a historical artifact: it comes from the 1908 merger of the Third National Bank and the Fifth National Bank of Cincinnati.
See our guide to how the MICR line, microprinting, and security screen work on any US check →
Fifth Third's Routing Number Varies by State
042000314 is Fifth Third's nationwide routing number for domestic wire transfers, but the number that clears your checks and direct deposits is tied to the state where your account was originally opened — Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana accounts commonly use 042000314 for checks too, while Michigan, Illinois, Florida, and other states in Fifth Third's footprint can be assigned a different number.
Because that variation is real and matters for whether a check clears, don't rely on a single number pulled from a search result — confirm yours on the bottom-left of an existing Fifth Third check, in the Fifth Third mobile app or online banking under account details, or by calling Fifth Third directly before printing anything you intend to deposit or send.
Ordering Checks from Fifth Third
Fifth Third contracts its check production out to Harland Clarke, though you'd never know it from the ordering flow — you can start an order online through 53.com, through the Fifth Third mobile app, by phone, or at a branch, and it's routed to Harland Clarke behind the scenes. Personal checks are typically priced somewhere in the $25-35 range for a box of about 100, with business checks running roughly $30-50 depending on style and features — exact pricing is shown before you complete the order and changes over time.
Standard delivery is usually quoted around 7-10 business days, with expedited shipping (roughly 3-5 business days) available for an extra fee. Many orders include tracking so you can see delivery status rather than waiting blind.
Fifth Third's Growing Footprint in the Southeast
Fifth Third has spent the past several years expanding well beyond its traditional Midwest base. Since launching a Southeast growth push in 2018, the bank has opened well over 300 branches across the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee, and announced in late 2025 that it had crossed its 200th financial center in Florida and 100th across the Carolinas. If you opened your account recently in one of these newer markets, it's worth double-checking your routing number rather than assuming it matches Fifth Third's legacy Ohio-area number, since new-market accounts don't always share the same routing number as accounts opened decades ago in Cincinnati.
Business vs. Personal Fifth Third Checks
Fifth Third's personal checking lineup includes Fifth Third Momentum Checking (no monthly fee or minimum balance), Fifth Third Preferred Checking (built for customers carrying at least $100,000 in combined deposits or investments — a roughly $25/month fee applies if the balance falls below that), and Fifth Third Express Banking (around $5/month, no minimum deposit, no overdraft fees). All three support standard personal check printing in the layout above.
On the business side, Fifth Third offers Standard Business Checking (no monthly fee, suited to lower-activity businesses with up to around 100 free transactions), Business Premium Checking (for moderate transaction volume or businesses that need payment processing), and Elite Checking (the most feature-rich tier, aimed at higher transaction volume and larger businesses).
Features of This Template
- Fifth Third Bank routing number: 042000314 shown as an example (used for wire transfers nationwide; checks/ACH vary by state — verify your own on your check or banking app)
- Works with Fifth Third Momentum Checking, Preferred Checking, and Express Banking
- Works with Fifth Third business checking accounts
- Standard US check format with MICR line
- Automatic number-to-words conversion
- Print on blank check stock
- PDF download ready — no signup
How to Use This Template
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Confirm Your Fifth Third Routing Number
042000314 is shown on this page as an illustrative example (commonly cited for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana) — Michigan, Illinois, Florida, and other states can use a different number. Verify yours on a statement or in online banking first.
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Click "Use This Template"
Opens the check editor pre-loaded with Fifth Third's routing number, compatible with Momentum Checking, Preferred Checking, or Express Banking.
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Add Your Fifth Third Account Number and Payment Details
As soon as you enter the dollar amount, the spelled-out version fills in beside it automatically.
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Download the Print-Ready PDF
Generates a high-resolution PDF with the MICR line formatted to Fifth Third's check specifications, matching what Harland Clarke prints for Fifth Third's own stock.
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Print It, or Use It as a Voided Check
Print on blank check stock for a payable check, or write VOID across a printed copy while a mailed order — typically 7-10 business days — is in transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this template affiliated with Fifth Third Bank?
No, this is an independent check template. It's a standard check format that works with your Fifth Third account when you enter your correct routing and account numbers.
What is Fifth Third Bank's routing number?
042000314 is a commonly published Fifth Third Bank routing number, shown here as an example. Your actual number can differ by state or transfer type — always confirm your specific number on your Fifth Third statement, in Fifth Third online banking, or by calling Fifth Third directly before printing anything you intend to deposit or send.
Is Fifth Third's routing number the same for wires, checks, and direct deposit?
042000314 is Fifth Third's domestic wire transfer routing number nationwide. The number used for check clearing and ACH transactions (like direct deposit) is assigned by the state where your account was opened, and can differ from the wire number. Confirm which number applies to your account before printing a check you intend to deposit or hand over.
How do I order official checks directly from Fifth Third?
Order online through 53.com, the mobile app, or by calling Fifth Third's check-ordering line, and Harland Clarke fills it from there. Personal checks are typically priced somewhere in the $25-35 range per box, with business checks running higher depending on features. Standard delivery is usually quoted around 7-10 business days, with faster paid shipping available.
What's the difference between a Fifth Third personal and business check?
The routing and MICR format are the same. Fifth Third business checking accounts — Standard Business Checking, Business Premium Checking, and Elite Checking — typically support checks printed in a wider format with a detachable stub, which personal accounts like Momentum or Preferred Checking don't use.
Can I use this template as a voided check for direct deposit?
Yes. Enter your Fifth Third routing and account numbers, leave the payee and amount blank, download the PDF, print it, and write VOID across the front in large letters before submitting it to an employer or benefits provider.
What phone number do I call to order Fifth Third checks?
Fifth Third's personal check-reordering line is 1-800-355-8123. Business check orders go through a separate line, 1-800-503-2345. Both route to Harland Clarke, Fifth Third's check fulfillment partner, rather than the bank printing checks in-house.
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