Account Number

An account number is a unique identifier assigned by a bank to each account holder. It's used in conjunction with a routing number or sort code to identify accounts for transactions.

Account numbers vary in length depending on the bank and country. They appear on checks, bank statements, and are required for setting up direct deposits, automatic payments, and wire transfers. Account details often include an account title, and some countries use local formats such as Nigeria's NUBAN.

Related Terms

Routing Number

ABA Routing Transit Number

A routing number is a nine-digit code used in the United States to identify financial institutions. ...

IBAN

International Bank Account Number

An IBAN is a standardized international numbering system used to identify bank accounts across natio...

Bank Statement

A bank statement is a document issued by a financial institution that summarizes all transactions in...

Check

A check (or cheque in British English) is a written order instructing a bank to pay a specific amoun...

Need to convert bank statements to spreadsheet format? Try our bank pdf converter to easily export your transaction data to Excel or CSV.

Glossary home

Convert 10 pages free per week.
Try your weirdest statement.

Convert a bank statement PDF free