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MICR code 143211023 belongs to Axis Bank, Batala Road branch in Amritsar, Punjab. The matching IFSC code is UTIB0003234.
How to read MICR 143211023
143: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Amritsar.
211: the bank code, the same for every branch of Axis Bank in cheque clearing.
023: 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 (UTIB0003234 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 143211023 belong to?
Axis Bank, Batala Road branch (Amritsar, Punjab).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 143211023?
UTIB0003234.
What do the digits of 143211023 mean?
143 is the city code, 211 the bank code and 023 the branch code.
