3 How to Find the Routing Number Without a Check

(doylc.com) How to Find the Routing Number Without a Check - If you're setting up direct deposit or automatic bill payments, you'll need your sort code. If you don't have a check handy, you'll have to look elsewhere for that useful 9-digit number. Get your money sent to the right bank by knowing how to find a routing number through an internet search or by contacting your bank.

• How to conducting an internet search

Enter the name of your bank and "Bank code" into a search engine. Sort codes aren't specific to individuals like account numbers, so you can find them online. Open an internet browser on your computer or smartphone and enter the terms in the search bar.

Open your bank's website. The most trustworthy sort code information can be found on the bank's official website. If you don't see the bank's website in the search results, choose a credible financial website.

Selecting another bank's website will not help you as their information is usually specific only to their account holders.

A credible financial website like that of the American Bankers Association will most likely provide accurate information. The American Bankers Association developed the routing number system.

Check the website for the correct status. From the bank's official website or a reliable financial website, select the state where you or someone else opened the account. This may differ from the federal state in which you currently live.

Some websites will ask you to select a state from a drop-down menu and then display the routing number. On other pages is a table listing each state with its associated routing numbers next to it.

• How to find a sort code in online account

Enter the name of your bank into a search engine. Keep in mind that some banks have branches in other countries. The United States is the only country that uses bank codes assigned by the American Bankers Association, so make sure you select the US website for your bank.

If you know your bank's web address, you can type it directly into your search bar to go to their homepage.

Sign in to your online account. There is usually a place on a bank's homepage where you can sign up for an account. Enter your username, email address or account number, and password.

If you forgot your login information, click the link that asks if you forgot your username or password. Follow the instructions to get or change your credentials to access your account.

The safest way to access your online bank account is through your personal device on a secure network. The web address of a secure network starts with "https" and not "http". Avoid using a public computer to access sensitive information like your bank account.

Navigate to your personal user account. Bypass any ads or messages you may come across to view your account. If you have multiple accounts, click the one whose routing number you're looking for.

Click on the section with your account information. Look for an icon with your name in the top-left or top-right corner of the webpage. This is usually where you'll find your account information, messages, and settings.

The section where you can find your routing number and other account information varies by bank. You may be able to find your sort code by clicking Account Information, My Profile, or other sections in this area.

Type "Bank Sort Code" into the search bar on your bank's website. Some banks do not provide routing numbers in individual online accounts. If you can't find your sort code by logging into your account, use the site's search bar.

You can usually find the search bar at the top of any webpage or on the home page. It may have an icon of a magnifying glass next to it.

Scroll through the search results to find a link to a page about sort codes.

Look for the state where you opened the account. If the page includes a table of US states and their bank codes, locate the state where you opened the account. You may also need to enter your account number or other information to fill out the sort code.

• How to contacting your bank

Find your local office phone number. On the bank's official website, click Locations or Branches. Enter your address or zip code to find the nearest branch and phone number.

If you don't have internet access, use the phone number on the back of your debit card.

Have your debit card or bank account number ready. The representative may want to verify that the account for which you need the sort code is held with their bank.

Debit cards don't contain account numbers, but a banker can use them to verify your other accounts.

If you don't have a debit card and need a routing number for a savings account, look up your account number on a bank statement.

Give the representative your details. A bank employee may ask you for the account number to retrieve your information. You may be able to simply provide the state where you opened the account.

If you can't remember which state you opened the account in, ask the representative to double-check. You can find the state where you originally applied for your account.

Visit your local bank branch if you do not wish to give information over the phone. Search online for the location of the nearest branch and note the opening times. Banks close on national holidays and may not be open on Sundays.

Sort codes are public information, so you may not need identification. However, to ensure you receive the correct sort code, you should have your debit card with you so a cashier can check your status.