With the advent of Venmo and Cash App, paper checks might seem so last century, but that doesn't mean you no longer need to know how to read a check. Some online transactions require an understanding ...

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Every check has a routing number, and you might occasionally be asked to provide this routing number when linking an online account to a checking or savings account at your local bank or credit union.

Wells Fargo reports that understanding account and routing numbers is vital for secure financial transactions, especially as direct deposits rise in popularity.