The routing number on a check represents the financial institution sending the payment. The other number is the number assigned to your checking account when you open the account.

What is a routing number? It’s a unique nine-digit number that payment processors use to route transactions to the correct bank. Read on for more information on routing numbers and where to find ...

You need your bank's routing number to receive and send funds, such as when setting up direct deposit or payments. Here's how to find your routing number.

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Learn where to find your account number on a check. We'll distinguish routing numbers, account numbers, and check numbers for convenience when banking.

Here’s how to find your checking account number on a check, in an online bank account or within your banking app.

We break down what a routing number is, where to find it and more.