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What number do bank accounts start with?

Author

Daniel Santos

Updated on January 22, 2026

At the bottom of each check, you will see three groups of numbers: routing numbers (again, typically nine digits) appear as the first group, the account number generally comes second, and the third is the actual check number.

Do bank account numbers start with 0?

Can bank account numbers start with 0 ? Yes they may start with a “ 0” zero. For Example all Canara Bank account numbers are made with 13 digit numbers containing 3 parts. Their account numbers start with a 4 digit- 0000- DP Code which is their branch .

How do I check my Absa account?

How to download a bank confirmation letter

  1. On the Absa website home page click on Logon in the top right of the screen.
  2. Logon to Absa Online Banking.
  3. Click on the Accounts tab.
  4. Click Bank confirmation letter.
  5. Accept the verification request sent to your phone.
  6. Click View.

How can I see my account number?

Find a recent bank statement and look for a 10-12 digit number labeled “Account Number.” It’s usually located at the top of the document on either the right- or left-hand side. Use a mobile banking website or app to find the number online.

How many digits does an ABSA bank account have?

Also as banks adopt new systems , they do change account number ranges, like Standard Bank has both 11 and 9 digits account ranges, 9 is from their legacy system, 11 is from their new Core banking system. If I still remember my old account number, I think Absa account has ten numbers.

Which is the best way to open an ABSA account?

There’s a smarter way to open your account. Download it. If you are a new customer, you can open this Cheque account within minutes by using our App. Download the Absa Banking App and click on “Open an Account”.

Is the Absa transact and Gold Value Bundle free?

Notably, youth and student accounts are free, and the Absa Transact, Gold Value Bundle, Premium, and Private Banking will have no monthly increases, while still offering retrenchment, disability, and death benefits. Your application’s not finished, it’s almost there… Your application will expire within 15 days of starting your application.

How long does it take for ABSA application to expire?

Your application will expire within 15 days of starting your application. Be sure to finish it by then or you will have to start again. You can continue exactly where you left off by clicking below. You will need your application reference number. Our student cheque accounts have zero monthly fees and all day-to-day transactions are free.