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Anatomy of a check A bank account number is one of three important numbers you'll find on the bottom of every check. Here's what each means: Routing number: This number is listed first and ...

On a check, your account number is the longer set of numbers at the bottom, next to the bank’s routing number — typically nine digits. An account number is private and made for your specific ...

No. You’ll need your bank routing and account number, which can be seen on your checks, or is available from your bank. (The routing number on deposit slips is different than what appears on ...