where to find routing number on check

The routing number on a check is the 9‑digit number printed along the bottom, usually on the far left of the line of numbers.

Quick Scoop: Where to Find It

• Look at the very bottom of your check.
• You’ll see three groups of numbers printed in special “computer‑readable” font.
• The first group on the left is almost always the routing number.
• It is:
  • Exactly 9 digits long.

* Often surrounded by special symbols that are _not_ part of the number.

A typical order on most personal checks:

1. Routing number – first, on the bottom left (9 digits).

2. Account number – second, to the right of the routing number (usually longer than the check number).

3. Check number – last, usually the shortest set of digits and matches the check number at the top right of the check.

If your check layout looks different (some business or specialty checks can vary), choose the 9‑digit number on the bottom that’s not the check number; that’s your routing number.

If you still aren’t sure, you can confirm your routing number in online or mobile banking, or by checking your bank’s website, since routing numbers are public.

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