numéro d'acheminement
The English phrase "routing number" is translated into French as numéro d'acheminement.
The phrase numéro d'acheminement is used in technical or formal banking instructions to direct funds to the correct institution.
Which one should you use?
In a banking context, numéro d'acheminement refers specifically to the routing number, whereas numéro de compte refers to the account number.
Did you know?
- In France, the concept of a 'routing number' is often superseded by the RIB (Relevé d'Identité Bancaire), a single document that contains all the information needed for a transaction.
- The word acheminement comes from the verb acheminer, which is an old postal term meaning to put a letter on the right path to its destination.
- While numéro d'acheminement is used in technical banking documentation, a French person would almost never use it in conversation. To actually move money, they would more likely ask for the Code BIC or Code SWIFT.
Examples in context
- Veuillez saisir votre numéro d'acheminement, puis votre numéro de compte.Please enter your routing number, followed by your account number.Tatoeba #13867383 by menaud, translation #13867384 by menaud
Example conversation
Lucas is helping Emma set up a bank transfer.
- LucasEmma, as-tu ton numéro d'acheminement ?Emma, do you have your routing number?
- EmmaOui, je regarde dans mon application.Yes, I am looking in my app.
- LucasC'est le code à neuf chiffres.It is the nine-digit code.
- EmmaD'accord, je te le donne tout de suite.Okay, I will give it to you right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
