In order to receive payments directly to your bank account, you'll need to provide us with your branch transit number, financial institution number, and bank account number. You will find these numbers on the cheques issued for your account. The branch transit number, financial institution number, and bank account number are located at the bottom edge of your cheque. Branch transit numbers are always 5 digits long and financial institution numbers are always 3 digits long. Bank account numbers may be up to 12 digits long. Below is an example of a cheque: