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.

In today’s world of electronic banking, it’s common to need a bank’s routing number, such as for a direct deposit form or to set up a money transfer from one bank to another. A routing number, also ...

You may need to know your bank’s routing number to pay a bill online or over the phone, send money through a wire transfer or set up a direct deposit. To receive your tax refund via direct deposit, ...