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Understanding Routing Numbers

What Is a Routing Number?

A routing number is a nine-digit code that identifies your bank, credit union, or other financial institution. This number, along with your account number, ensures that payments are correctly routed between different financial institutions. While commonly associated with checks, routing numbers are also used for digital payments.

When Do You Need Your Routing Number?

Originally designed for paper checks, routing numbers are now used in various scenarios, including:

• Paying bills online
• Setting up automatic online bill payments
• Setting up direct deposit
• Making wire transfers
• Writing checks

Where to Find Your Routing Number

You can find your routing number in several places:

• Personal checks: The nine-digit routing number is located at the bottom left of a check.
• Your bank’s app: Log in to your account, and it should be listed among your account information.
• Bank statements: It may be on your paper or digital bank statement, often near the account number.
• Bank’s website: Banks usually have a routing number directory on their website.

Where Is the Routing Number on a Check?

On a personal check, the routing number is the first nine-digit number at the bottom. To the right of the routing number is your account number, followed by the check number.

Do Credit Cards Have Routing Numbers?

No, credit cards do not have routing numbers. The long number on a credit card is a mix of your account number and a number identifying the issuer of the credit card.

The Bottom Line

Routing numbers are essential for the banking system, helping financial institutions track payments. While you don’t need to memorize your routing number, you may need it for setting up online payments.

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