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

What is the account number on a check? The account number listed on a check for your checking account is used to identify the unique bank account that the money is coming from.

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.

The routing number is specific to your bank, your account number is specific to you, and the check number is specific for just that check’s transaction. Though they can vary in length, account ...

Learn what a routing number on a check is, how to find it, and why it's crucial for banking transactions. Get the routing numbers of the biggest banks.

A bank account number is a unique string of numbers and, sometimes, letters or other characters that identifies the owner of the account.