That said, you don’t need to have your checking account number memorized. It’s easy to find the account number on a check—once you know where to look.

Though a routing number is specific to your bank or credit union, an account number is specific to each account. Account numbers vary in length but typically only go up to 12 digits.

Learn where to find your account number on a check. We'll distinguish routing numbers, account numbers, and check numbers for convenience when banking.