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MICR code 142024208 belongs to Punjab National Bank, Badhni Kalan branch in Moga, Punjab. The matching IFSC code is PUNB0145510.
How to read MICR 142024208
142: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Moga.
024: the bank code, the same for every branch of Punjab National Bank in cheque clearing.
208: 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 (PUNB0145510 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 142024208 belong to?
Punjab National Bank, Badhni Kalan branch (Moga, Punjab).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 142024208?
PUNB0145510.
What do the digits of 142024208 mean?
142 is the city code, 024 the bank code and 208 the branch code.
