Whats the account number on a check

Writing checks isn’t as common as it used to be. Many of us rely on our credit cards, direct debit and cash to make the payments in our lives. For some people, a monthly rent check is the only check they ever write. But whether you’re setting up direct deposit, online bill pay or a money transfer account, you’ll still need to know where to find your account number and your bank’s routing number.

What’s the Difference Between the Routing Number and Account Number?

A routing number, or bank transit number, is a nine-digit number that helps banking or other financial institutions know where a financial document, such as a check, originated from. It identifies the bank that money will typically be flowing in or out of when a transaction is complete.

An account number is a unique number that identifies an individual or legal entity’s bank account. Every account number is unique at the financial institution, or routing number, that it is associated with. This ensures that every financial account in the world has a unique combination of routing and account numbers to always be correctly identified.

How to Find Your Account Number on a Check

If you have a personal or business check in front of you, you’re looking at your account number even if you don’t know it. So where is the account number on a check?

Your account number is the long string of numbers that’s in the middle of the bottom of your check. Check out our graphic below if you’re in doubt. The account number on a check could be in a different spot depending on your bank, but chances are the account number on your check will be where it is in our diagram.

You might need to find the checking account number on your check if someone has asked you for your account number because that person wants to give you some money. Or perhaps maybe you need the account number to set up direct deposit for your paycheck at work. Knowing where to find your bank account number on your checks can come in handy. The fact that the account number appears on each of your checks in an easy-to-find location is a good reason to keep your checkbook safe and secure.

How to Find Your Routing Number on a Check

Until you’re asked to supply it, you may not know what routing numbers are or how many digits are in a routing number. A routing number is usually specific to the state where you opened your bank account. Some banks have different routing numbers for different kinds of transactions. For example, the routing number for your bank in your state might be different depending on whether it’s for electronic payments, wire transfers or ordering checks.

What does a routing number mean? Think of it as an identifier for your bank. ABA routing numbers, routing numbers assigned to banks by the American Bankers Association, have nine digits.

If you log on to your bank’s website, you should be able to find your bank’s routing number in no time. It’s a common question. Bank routing numbers are important for sending money back and forth between banks. And if you want to close a bank account and transfer funds from your old bank to a new bank, you’ll need that routing number.

Bottom Line

Now that you know how to find the account and routing numbers on a check, you’ll be prepared the next time you need either number to complete a financial transaction. If you have any doubt about which checking account routing number to use for a given transaction, you can always call your bank and check with a representative.

And if you’re looking for your check number, it’ll be the one in the top right corner or the last number on the right, in the same row as the account and routing numbers. Check out the diagram above if you have any lingering doubts.

Yes. Supporting documents, e.g. payment invoices, dividend advice, insurance advice, etc. are required for clearing of cheque amount above MYR10,000.00 and any amount of THB cheque.

Are there cheque currencies not accepted for deposit?

Yes. Cheque currency without ‘Buying Rate’, CNH [Chinese Renminbi (Offshore)], DKK [Danish Kroner], CHF [Swiss Franc], NOK [Norwegian Krone], NZD [New Zealand Dollar], SEK [Swedish Krona] & ZAR [South African Rand] cannot be accepted for collection. However, MYR [Malaysian Ringgit] & MOP [Macau Pataca] can be accepted.

If you know how to write a check, you’re probably familiar with how to read a check that you’ve received. But what about when you're trying to find information about your own checking account?

Where is the routing number on a check?

Your routing number is the first set of nine-digit bank numbers on a check located in the bottom left corner. Each bank has its own routing number so they can identify where the checking account was opened.

The routing number is treated as an address that is associated with your bank, so each financial institution, like Huntington, has its own unique routing number. This code is used for electronic transactions such as a funds transfer, direct deposit, digital checks and bill payments.

Don't have a check handy? Discover other ways to find your routing number.

Where is the account number on a check?

You can find your account number at the bottom of your checks, the second set of numbers from the left that is between 9 and 12 digits. This number lets the bank know which checking account to take the funds from. If you don't have a check available, you can find your account number on your bank statements, or by logging into your Huntington Online Banking account. You can also get your account number by visiting a Huntington branch and showing a valid ID.

What is the check number?

In the upper right-hand corner is three or four-digit number, which is your check number. This number is helpful for your own record keeping, particularly when you’re balancing your checkbook.

What is the fractional bank number?

On every check there is a number that corresponds with the bank where you have a checking account. You can find this number towards the top right of your check. This information is not used as much anymore since it includes the same details that are in your routing and account numbers on a check but the fractional bank number is still printed on each check.

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Where is the account number on a check? You can find your account number at the bottom of your checks, the second set of numbers from the left that is between 9 and 12 digits. This number lets the bank know which checking account to take the funds from.

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How many digits is a bank account number? Bank account numbers typically consist of eight to 12 digits, but some account numbers could even contain up to 17 digits.