Understanding the Information on Your Checks
 

Front of the Check
Back of the Check
 
 
 
1   Your name and address, phone number maybe included
2   The check number
3   Your Financial Institution Routing Number
4   Your Financial Institution logo, name, and address
5   Your account number
 
   
Back of the Check
Front of Check
   
   Endorse your check in this area.  Endorsing a check means you sign the back, then deposit or cash the item.