What MICR means
MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. In Indian banking, the 9-digit MICR code helps clearing systems identify the city, bank and branch associated with a cheque.
How the code is structured
Where to find a MICR code
Look along the bottom of a cheque leaf or in the branch details shown by your bank. This directory displays MICR when it is present in the local verified record and clearly marks it as unavailable when it is missing.
MICR is not an IFSC
MICR supports cheque processing, while IFSC routes electronic transfers. Do not substitute one for the other. A branch may have both codes, but they have different formats and purposes.
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