Entering Bank Details, Routing & Fractional MICR Numbers

Abstract

Administrators must configure essential banking information on the CPB Check Format page to ensure accurate check printing. Supplying correct account, routing, and fractional MICR details helps prevent processing errors and ensures compatibility with bank-specific requirements.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for entering company header text, bank account details, and fractional MICR routing numbers in the CPB Check Format configuration.

Entering Bank Details and MICR Information in Check Format

Check formats must include complete and accurate bank data to ensure checks are printed with valid account and routing information. These details are essential for bank acceptance and vary depending on region and institution.

Follow these steps to configure the banking information:

1. To begin setting up a check format, navigate by hovering over the Setup menu, then go to Check Printing, and select Check Format > New to create a new format:

   

2. Once you're on the setup screen, enter a name for the check format in the NAME field, then company header information in the COMPANY HEADER and BANK HEADER fields. This information will appear at the top of printed checks:

   

3. Next, leave the CHECK MICR FONT field unchanged, as it is pre-set by default and does not require modification:

   

   If no font is selected, the system will use the default E13B MICR font. You can optionally upload and assign a different MICR font if required.

4. Finally, enter your bank account number, routing number, and fractional routing number in the appropriate fields. Be sure to enter the bank account number without spaces, and use the check routing number provided by your bank — not the wire routing number. The fractional routing number should be entered using both FRACTIONAL ROUTING NUMBER LINE 1 and FRACTIONAL ROUTING NUMBER LINE 2 fields.

   

   When entering the fractional routing number, note that it appears on printed checks in a format like 12-1234/1210. This number helps identify the specific banking region or branch. While some customers may assume it's unnecessary if using the same bank, banks in different regions (e.g., California vs. New Jersey) often require distinct fractional routing numbers. Make sure to confirm the correct format with your bank based on location.

This concludes the process of entering bank details, routing, and fractional MICR numbers on the CPB Check Format page.