Bank Code Facts 4

Question 1

In the United States, what is the bank code used for domestic transfers commonly called?

Accepted Answer

Routing number (ABA number)

Answer

US domestic transfers use the ABA routing number to identify the bank.

Question 2

How many digits does a US ABA routing number contain?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

A US ABA routing number is always nine digits long.

Question 3

Where on a paper check is the routing number typically printed?

Accepted Answer

Bottom left, as the first set of numbers

Answer

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

Question 4

Which country uses a six-digit 'sort code' to identify bank branches?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

Answer

The United Kingdom uses a six-digit sort code to identify the bank and branch.

Question 5

What does the BSB number used in Australia identify?

Accepted Answer

The bank and branch

Answer

Australia's BSB (Bank-State-Branch) number identifies the specific bank and branch.

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