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  1. What is a checksum's role in a U.S. routing number?

    Answer: It validates the number using a weighted formula

    Routing numbers include a check digit validated by a weighted-sum (mod 10) formula.

  2. Two banks merged. What should you verify about your routing number afterward?

    Answer: Whether the surviving bank issued a new routing number

    Mergers can result in a new routing number, so confirm the current one with the bank.

  3. Which institution maintains the official registry of ABA routing numbers?

    Answer: The American Bankers Association / its registrar

    The American Bankers Association oversees the assignment of routing numbers through its registrar.

  4. A SWIFT code ending in 'XXX' usually indicates what?

    Answer: The bank's head office (primary branch)

    An 'XXX' branch code in an 11-character SWIFT refers to the institution's head office.

  5. Which scenario most likely requires an IBAN rather than a routing number?

    Answer: Receiving money from a bank in Germany

    Transfers involving European banks typically require an IBAN.

  6. If a routing number you found fails a checksum validation, what does that suggest?

    Answer: The number was likely entered incorrectly

    A failed checksum usually means a digit was mistyped, so re-check the number.

  7. What is the best practice before sending a large wire using a found bank code?

    Answer: Confirm the code and recipient details with the bank or recipient

    Verifying the bank code and recipient details prevents misdirected or lost funds.