Routing numbers and money basics

Routing Numbers for 200+ Banks and Credit Unions:
Plus Plain Guides to Credit, Saving and Taxes

Look up the routing number, customer service phone number and branch locator for your bank or credit union, then get straight answers on credit cards, credit scores, savings, taxes and investing basics. BankDeets is an independent information site, not a bank.

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Routing numbers for the largest US banks

Each page lists the bank's routing number (or where to look it up by state), customer service phone number, website and branch locator.

Credit union routing numbers

The biggest credit unions in the country, from Navy Federal and PenFed to state employee and school credit unions.

Routing number questions, answered

What is the difference between a sort code and a routing number?: A sort code has 6 digits and is used for payments in the UK. A routing number has 9 digits and is used by banks in the US. Sort code vs. routing number →
Is a bank key the same as a routing number?: Not quite. A routing number is the specific nine-digit code used in the United States, while "bank key" is a general term for whatever code a country uses to identify its banks. Bank key vs. routing number →
Why does tax software ask for my routing and account numbers?: So the IRS can deposit your refund directly into your account, and so you can pay any tax you owe straight from your bank. How tax software uses your bank numbers →
What is the Navy Federal ATM withdrawal limit?: $1,000 a day. Debit card purchases have a separate daily limit of $4,000, or $5,000 with Flagship Checking. Navy Federal withdrawal and deposit limits →
How much can I lose if my credit card is stolen?: If you report it before it's used, nothing. If it's used first, the most you can owe is $50. Debit card limits depend on how fast you report the loss. What to do when a card is stolen →

Online banks, prepaid cards and payment apps

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