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MICR code 121019453 belongs to Indian Bank, Palwal branch in Palwal, Haryana. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000P542.
How to read MICR 121019453
121: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Palwal.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
453: the branch code within that city and bank.
The MICR is printed in magnetic ink at the bottom of every cheque leaf, between the cheque number and your account ID. Clearing houses read it under the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) to route the cheque to the right branch. It is not needed for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI, which use the IFSC (IDIB000P542 for this branch).
Before you deposit or write a cheque
Check that the MICR on the cheque matches the branch printed at the top of the leaf.
Use a CTS-2010 cheque; older formats are no longer cleared.
Write in blue or black ink and do not overwrite on the MICR band; changes can make the cheque bounce.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank does MICR 121019453 belong to?
Indian Bank, Palwal branch (Palwal, Haryana).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 121019453?
IDIB000P542.
What do the digits of 121019453 mean?
121 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 453 the branch code.
