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The routing number serves as an identifier that distinguishes a particular bank from all others. Large banks may have a different routing number for each state in which they have a branch, and some ...

The short answer is yes. U.S.-based savings accounts all have routing numbers. A routing number corresponds to a banking institution, not to a specific type of account. Routing numbers are used for ...

Routine banking transactions like online bill payments, check processing and wire transfers require a bank routing number. Here’s an explanation of what a routing number is and how it works. What is a ...