where is the account number located on check
Bank Routing Number. The first number in the MICR line at the bottom of your check is your bank's routing number. It is 9 digits long and always starts with 0, 1, 2 or 3. Bank Account Number. Your bank account number may appear before or after your check number in your check's MICR line. Check Number. The sequential number for your checks appears in both the MICR line at the bottom of your checks and the upper right corner of your checks. This number allows you to keep track of the checks you write.