Cheque Information
Your branch number, institution number, and
account
number can be located at the bottom of your
cheque.
Where is my branch / transit
number?
Branch / transit numbers are always 5 digits
long.
Where is my institution
number?
Institution numbers are always 3 digits long,
and
will
be located to the right of your
branch/transit
number.
Where is my account number?
Depending on your financial institution, your
bank
account number may be up to 12 digits long
(typically
is 7 digits with most banks), and would be
located to
the right of your institution number on your
cheque.
Examples:
While every financial institution is
different,
please
see the following examples of the major 5
banks
in
Canada. Should you require assistance
locating
this,
don't hesitate to contact us.
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD
Bank)
Bank of Nova Scotia
(Scotiabank)
Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
(CIBC)