On the bottom of your check, there are three sets of numerals. One of these numbers is your bank account number, another is called the "Routing and Transit" number and the third is likely your check number. You won't need the check number in order to use this Automated Refund System.
These instructions have been prepared to assist you in identifying the routing and transit number and the account number for use with the Automated Refund System.
Unfortunately there are many different check formats, so we have provided you with the ones most commonly used. If you still have questions after reading the following regarding which numerals on your check are part of the routing and transit number and which are part of the account number, please contact your bank and they can advise you.
Personal Checks
For personal checks, the Routing and Transit number normally has a special code surrounding it and is usually the furthest number to the left. This code is circled in the image at right, and appears as a small vertical bar followed by a pair of vertically stacked squares similar to a printed colon (:) character. The routing and transit number usually starts with and ends with this code.
After you have identified this number, you can normally eliminate one other number by looking for the check number, which for personal checks tends to be the number furthest to the right. The remaining number should be your account number. If you are not totally sure , you may want to call your bank. Your bank can tell you your account number very quickly.
Once you have identified and entered these numbers in your customer profile, you will not need to enter them again, unless you decide in the future to use a different checking account for your automated refunds/deposits.
Business Checks
If you have a business checking account, the first number from left to right is always the check number. You do not need the check number to make on-line payments. The check number may start with zeros. The second number is the routing and transit number. This is the number that tells our computer what bank you use. The third number is your account number with the bank. You will need to identify both the routing and transit number and the account number in order to receive automated refunds/deposits.
To complete entering your checking account information, simply hit your browser button that returns you to the previous window
