Routing/Account Numbers
Over the past decade, advances in technology have streamlined the check process for financial institutions, individuals and businesses. Changes like Check 21 and electronic check conversion make writing, processing and accepting checks easier than ever. These changes create more efficient processing systems and increase the reliability and convenience of paper checks.
Whether a check is accepted and processed manually or handled electronically, there are three parts of the check that are always used: Routing/Transit Number, Account Number and Check Number.
Find Your Routing Number and Account Number
Occasionally you may need to identify your bank account and routing number on your check. It's easy to find that information. Here's how using an example check order form:
