Routing Number
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What is the routing number?
The routing number (a.k.a. RTN or routing transit number) is a 9-digit number that serves to identify the specific financial institution responsible for the payment of a negotiable instrument.
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Where is the routing number on my check?
The sample graphic below shows where the routing number can be found in the bottom left corner of your checks.
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Routing number format
The routing number consists of 9 digits:
The ABA Routing Number is of the form XXXXYYYYC
- XXXX is Federal Reserve Routing Symbol
- YYYY is ABA Institution Identifier
- C is the Check Digit
Read more about the Routing number at Wikipedia website.
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