what is a bank ABA #?

Question

what is it and how can I find out what mine is? no sarcastic remarks please..I dont bank much.

Answer 1

ABA stands for american banking assoctation and they do your routing number verification your routing number is on your checks. The long number at the bottom of your check is in order from left to right are routing # between the colins then your check # usally four numbers then your account #. hope it helped Later Becky

Answer 2

Routing transit number

A routing transit number (RTN) or ABA number is a nine digit code, used in the United States, which for instance appears on the bottom of negotiable instruments such as cheques that identifies which financial institution it is drawn upon. This code is also used by the Automated Clearing House to process direct deposits and other automated transfers. This system is named after the American Bankers Association, which designed it in 1910.

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1 ABA number management
2 ABA number format
2.1 Federal Reserve routing symbol
2.2 Internal checksums
3 Canadian transit number
4 See also
5 External links



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ABA number management
Since 1911, Accuity, a SourceMedia company, has been the official registrar of routing numbers for the American Bankers Association. The company is responsible for assigning new ABA numbers. Accuity publishes the ABA Number Directory in the American Bankers Association Key to Routing Numbers semi-annually. There are approximately 28,000 ABA numbers currently in use. Every financial institution has one of these; it is a 9-digit number that is at the bottom of checks that specifically identifies which financial institution it is associated with, and it is governed by the Routing Number Administrative Board which is sponsored by the ABA.

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ABA number format
The ABA routing number consists of 9 digits:

XXXXYYYYC
where XXXX is Federal Reserve Routing Symbol, YYYY is ABA Institution Identifier, and C is the Check Digit

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Federal Reserve routing symbol
The first two digits of the nine digit ABA number must be in the ranges 00 through 12, 21 through 32, 61 through 72, or 80.

The digits are assigned as follows:

00 is used by the United States Government
01 through 12 are the "normal" routing numbers
21 through 32 were assigned only to thrift institutions (e.g. credit unions and savings banks) through 1985; currently are still used by the thrift institutions, or their successors
61 through 72 are used for electronic transactions
80 is used for traveler's cheques
The first two digits correspond to the 12 Federal Reserve Banks as follows:

Primary Thrift Electronic Federal Reserve Bank
01 21 61 Boston
02 22 62 New York
03 23 63 Philadelphia
04 24 64 Cleveland
05 25 65 Richmond
06 26 66 Atlanta
07 27 67 Chicago
08 28 68 St. Louis
09 29 69 Minneapolis
10 30 70 Kansas City
11 31 71 Dallas
12 32 72 San Francisco
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Internal checksums

Answer 3

You call YOUR branch of Chase bank and ask them. Or just look at your checks. The ABA number is the same as the routing number, which is the number on your checks that's *not* your account number. Chase is a multinational corporation and has more than one ABA/routing number. Make sure you're giving the right one. Don't depend on any number that you find just by looking it up on line.

Answer 4

it is a identification number that identifies your bank. it is a 9 digit number and is the first set of numbers located on the bottom of your check. is not confidential and not specific to your account only, i.e all accounts with your bank have the same aba #unless its a big bank , then most accounts will have the same #.extremely important for setting direct deposits and wire transfers. and whenever you make a payment by phone they ask u this number. call your bank or go to http://yourfavorite.com/checkwriter/verify.htm to get the aba # for your bank. *****Any questions on banking message me. i'll be happy to help******

Answer 5

American Banking Association Number

Answer 6

it's the unique identity code for each branch of any bank.
you can find out your ABA by calling the bank where your account is held and ask them, it's freely available.

Answer 7

You can call your bank and ask what their routing number is. They will provide you with a 9 digit number.

Answer 8

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Through acquisition of multiple entities, they have several ABA numbers.

Answer 9

,ABA is a routing number most people use it for money transfers, and that's the same number is on the bottom of your check. When you charge items on a check over the phone they will ask you for the routing number on the bottom of your check.

Answer 10

its the number that the bank enters for you to get direct deposit its the number next too your account number on your checks in your checkbook