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 ...
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What is a checking account?

A checking account is a bank account that’s designed to be the hub of your financial life. You should easily be able to deposit money into these accounts and withdraw it. Usually, you can access your ...
A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...