How to Get Your Bank Account Number

Use a secure Internet connection to access your personal accounts online. Whether you want to check your bank account in a coffee shop, store, or train station, you really shouldn’t. Using an unsecured wireless connection puts you at risk of identity theft. Only access your account online or through a mobile app when you have access to a secure Internet connection. ^[6]

Only provide your account number on secure websites. If you need to provide your online account number to pay bills or transfer money, make sure the site is secure. The website address should start with “https” because the “s” stands for “secure” which means secure. You should also look for a padlock icon and/or the word “Secure” in the upper-left corner of the address bar before providing your account number. ^[7]

• If the above safety conditions are not met, do not enter the account number as your information may not be kept confidential.
• You don’t need to provide your account number for online shopping, so be wary of sites that ask for this.

Keep track of checks and bank statements. Don’t leave checkbooks or bank statements strewn around the house or in the car. Instead, open and view your statements when they are due, then store them and any other papers containing your account information in a safe place, such as a filing cabinet. Also, keep your checkbook in a safe location. Don’t forget to destroy instead of recycling or throw away old checks and bank statements to prevent others from knowing your account information. ^[8]