Routing numbers enable you to identify banks before transfers or on a check. Validating the ACH routing number is important before executing an ACH transfer to make sure you’re sending funds to the right beneficiary, avoiding mistakes or even fraud.There are different methods to validate routing numbers like online tools or direct bank lists.However, validating routing numbers isn’t enough to wipe out fraud. Even if the routing number is valid, it doesn’t mean the rest of the banking information is correct. Fraudsters could have opened an account in the same bank as the actual beneficiary to commit fraud under the radar. It’s important to check more information like the company’s address, country, etc