A macro variable is like a standard data variable except that it does not belong to a data set and has onl y a single value. which is always character. The value of a macro variable could be a variable name, a numeral, or any text you want. substituted in your program. A macro, however, is a larger piece of a program that can contain complex logic including compl ete DATA and PROC steps, and macro statements such as %IF -%THEN/%ELSE and %DO -%END.
3. Identify the first nine numbers. All routing numbers are nine numbers. The first nine numbers in the lower, left-hand part of your check after the MICR character is your routing number. 1  Be sure to exclude any preceding MICR characters when determining your routing number. 2  Following your routing number, the next set of numbers, up until the next MICR character, is your account number.
A helpful rule of thumb to consider when looking for your routing number is that they begin with the number 0, 1, 2, or 3. Contacting Your Bank Or Going Online. If you have trouble finding your routing number on your bank check, then you can always look for your bank's number online. The routing number of any given bank should be publically available, and the best place to start looking is typically your bank's website.