The bottom line of every bank check is preprinted with a sequence of numbers and symbols below the memo space and signature line. These numbers and symbols aren't random. Rather, they contain ...

The amount of numbers people have to memorize in today’s digital world are fewer and fewer. Whether it’s phone numbers, PINs, credit card numbers or general account information, there is no need to ...

Your account number is located at the bottom of a check — it’s the second set of numbers, between the nine-digit routing number and the check number. The routing number comes first — it’s the ...

Paper checks may seem outdated these days, but they still play an important role in many financial transactions. Whether you’re setting up direct deposit, arranging a wire transfer or keeping records, ...

The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is a 15-digit unique identifier for all cell phones. It is used to identify the phone and the manufacturer and whether it is original or ...

As the clock ticks closer to your flight, you feel the need to check your itinerary to make sure the times are right or to make a quick change to the itinerary. Then, a moment of anguish hits: You ...

Well, this may not be the most elgant thing in the world but I assume that you're going to be storing your confirmation number in the database anyway so you could just query your database to make sure ...

Most airline passengers are used to receiving well-wishes and weather forecasts in their itineraries after booking a flight, but one Delta Airlines passenger was greeted by something a bit more ...

Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.