Olivia's Grammy

The routing number is different on checks and deposit slips. You needed the routing number on the check. Every bank has their own routing numbers so the can be routed to the right bank. I worked for BOA for years and didn't understand why you had to send a check for a depository account until it was pointed out about the differences in routing numbers.

roseOfsharon

Yes they are different, I found that out as well when setting up a automatic deposit. Hope all is straightened out for you and your husband soon.

nativetexan

sometimes the routing number on your deposit slip is not the same as on your checks. they need the one off your check. don't ask me why!

charmpacksplus

Maybe it's because so many people use deposit slips as scratch paper to write notes on and end up leaving them lying around for other people to get. You wouldn't do that with a check, would you? Definitely a security thing.

I used to work at a bank back when things were easy... before debit cards and ATMs and online banking and identity theft. The worst thing that could happen is that your checkbook got stolen.

carrieg

The routing number can be different on the checks vs deposit slips. The deposit slips are an internal document, staying within your own bank. Checks are sent all over - payments to companies, etc. Other banks receive checks and send them to the Fed Reserve. Deposit slips don't leave your bank.

amandasgramma

OH, Ok, Carol -- THAT makes sense now!!!! Yes, I grew up where we had one small bank and didn't have to worry about those things. Guess I must've given out the checks when I retired and set up the auto deposit!!! As my grandmother used to say -- you're never too old to learn!!!!

sueisallaboutquilts

HAHAHA I thought you were going to ask if our bank accounts were dwindling since we joined the board!!! :D
I know mine has!!!

CoyoteQuilts

Yep, mine is like that too and it is a local credit union!

mytwopals

They can be different on some of the larger banks. Especially, if you bank was purchased or taken over by another bank.

Rachel

many years ago, I worked at a bank, and they were the same, over the years they changed them, I'm not sure why...