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  1. Where on a paper check is the bank's routing number printed?

    Answer: The bottom-left, as the first nine digits

    The nine-digit routing number is the first set of MICR digits at the bottom-left of a check.

  2. How many digits does a U.S. ABA routing number contain?

    Answer: 9

    A U.S. ABA routing number is always nine digits long.

  3. Which code identifies a bank for international wire transfers?

    Answer: SWIFT/BIC code

    The SWIFT/BIC code identifies banks worldwide for international transfers.

  4. What is the quickest official way to confirm your bank's routing number online?

    Answer: Check the bank's official website or mobile app

    A bank's official website or app lists the correct routing number for your account.

  5. A SWIFT/BIC code can be either 8 or how many characters long?

    Answer: 11

    A SWIFT/BIC code is either 8 characters (head office) or 11 characters (with a branch identifier).

  6. If a check shows two numbers at the bottom, which is usually the routing number?

    Answer: The nine-digit number on the left

    The nine-digit routing number appears on the left, before the account number.

  7. Why might one bank have more than one routing number?

    Answer: Different states or transaction types use different routing numbers

    Large banks often assign different routing numbers by region or by transaction type such as ACH versus wires.