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MICR code 147751152 belongs to IDFC FIRST Bank, Nabha Branch branch in Patiala, Punjab. The matching IFSC code is IDFB0021454.
How to read MICR 147751152
147: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Patiala.
751: the bank code, the same for every branch of IDFC FIRST Bank in cheque clearing.
152: 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 (IDFB0021454 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 147751152 belong to?
IDFC FIRST Bank, Nabha Branch branch (Patiala, Punjab).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 147751152?
IDFB0021454.
What do the digits of 147751152 mean?
147 is the city code, 751 the bank code and 152 the branch code.
