No, a routing number is not the same as a checking or savings account number.
A routing number is a nine-digit number used to identify the financial institution where an account is held. It is used for various electronic transactions, such as direct deposits, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
On the other hand, a checking or savings account number is a unique number assigned to an individual account within a specific financial institution. It is used to identify and distinguish individual accounts for depositing, withdrawing, or transferring funds.
While the routing number is used to identify the bank or credit union, the account number is used to identify the specific checking or savings account within that institution.