Learn how to read a check, including identifying the routing number, account number and check number, and how to keep your banking info safe. Keep reading.

Your account number is located at the bottom of a check — it’s the second set of numbers, between the nine-digit routing ...

You may see routing and account numbers on checks written on your account and wonder what they mean. They are the two sets of numbers that banks rely on to ensure the money moves between the correct ...

When writing a check, pay attention to the different parts you need to fill out including the date, recipient’s name, the amount, the memo line and your signature. Many, or all, of the products ...

Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.