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routing numbers

routing numbers is the plural of routing number.

Meaning of routing number

Noun

routing number (plural routing numbers)

  1. (US) A number used by a banking institution to designate a certain geographic area in order to sort inquiries and transactions and direct them to the correct district. It is usually shown at the bottom left of a check.
    • This new check may appear to be the account of John Doe, although the actual account and routing number are for Jane Smith's checking account at the Acme Bank. Fraudsters then use these checks to purchase items and get cash back.2009, Martin T. Biegelman, Identity Theft Handbook: Detection, Prevention, and Security, page 202

Questions about routing numbers

What is routing numbers the plural of?
Routing numbers is the plural of routing number.

Words near routing numbers in the dictionary

  1. routines
  2. routing
  3. routing leak
  4. routing leaks
  5. routing number
  6. routing numbers
  7. routing slip
  8. routing slips
  9. routings
  10. routinisation
  11. routinisations

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