Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.

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

The bottom line of every bank check is preprinted with a sequence of numbers and symbols below the memo space and signature line. These numbers and symbols aren't random. Rather, they contain ...

Every check has a routing number, and you might occasionally be asked to provide this routing number when linking an online account to a checking or savings account at your local bank or credit union.

When writing a check, pay attention to the different parts you need to fill out including the date, recipient’s name, the amount, the memo line and your signature. Many, or all, of the products ...

What is involved with endorsing a check? Endorsing a check involves the named recipient of the check signing their name to the back of the check in the spot indicated for endorsement. The act of ...

For some, writing a check is second nature. For others, it may seem as antiquated as using a rotary phone. “While we’re all used to grabbing our laptop or phone when it’s time to make a payment, there ...