Where is the transit number on a cheque?

If you have a cheque book, the number can also be found in the bottom left corner of your cheques. The transit number is printed here so other banks can identify which bank the cheque was issued by. The transit number refers to the bank and is not specific to your account.

How do I know if I have a cheque number?

The first number, from left to right, is the cheque number. The second number, which is five digits, will be your bank transit number. There might be a dash right after the transit number followed by three numbers. Those three numbers are your financial institution number .

What is a transit number in a Canadian bank account?

Bank transit numbers identify the branch where you opened your account. Canadian bank transit numbers are five digits long. When setting up online deposits or automatic withdrawals from your bank account, you will be required to submit a series of numbers linked to the account.

What is a routing number on a check?

The routing number on a check is an 8-digit number that consists of the transit number and the institution code. The transit number has five digits and stands for the home branch of the bank, while the institution code consists of three digits and refers to the bank or financial institution’s code.