The routing number for a savings account can be found on the bottom of a check from the same account. The routing number is the first set of numbers found on the bottom left hand side when looking at the check straight on. This number should be nine digits long.
The check and account numbers are also located along the bottom of the check and can be easily mixed up. If you are still unsure as to which of the sets of numbers is the bank routing number, look for the special characters. These are characters made up of different shapes. The router number will be found between these characters on the left hand side.
If you do not have a check to hand, or are having trouble locating the number, simply call the bank branch you originally opened the account in. You need to ask for the routing number of this particular bank as it is this number that is applied to your bank account when first opening the account. If you give a router number of another branch within the same banking group, your direct payment may not go through as it is not connected to the correct router number and therefore cannot be connected to your account.
A routing number may also be referred to by other names including routing transit number, ABA, bank routing number and RTN. The nine digit number is used to facilitate the electronic routing or ACH transfer of money from one bank account to another. It may be used when setting up a direct debit to pay a bill for example.
Other numbers on a check include the check number which is unique to each individual check and the customer’s account number.
A routing number is also quite similar to the ‘sort code’ number used by banks in the United Kingdom.
The check and account numbers are also located along the bottom of the check and can be easily mixed up. If you are still unsure as to which of the sets of numbers is the bank routing number, look for the special characters. These are characters made up of different shapes. The router number will be found between these characters on the left hand side.
If you do not have a check to hand, or are having trouble locating the number, simply call the bank branch you originally opened the account in. You need to ask for the routing number of this particular bank as it is this number that is applied to your bank account when first opening the account. If you give a router number of another branch within the same banking group, your direct payment may not go through as it is not connected to the correct router number and therefore cannot be connected to your account.
A routing number may also be referred to by other names including routing transit number, ABA, bank routing number and RTN. The nine digit number is used to facilitate the electronic routing or ACH transfer of money from one bank account to another. It may be used when setting up a direct debit to pay a bill for example.
Other numbers on a check include the check number which is unique to each individual check and the customer’s account number.
A routing number is also quite similar to the ‘sort code’ number used by banks in the United Kingdom.
