The routing and account numbers on a check are specific numerical sequences that help money travel to the right place. A routing number identifies the bank or credit union. An account number ...

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Your account number is at the bottom of a check — it’s the second set of numbers, positioned between the nine-digit routing number and the check number. The routing number is always the first nine ...