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MICR code 160765009 belongs to AU Small Finance Bank, Mohali Phase branch in Mohali, Punjab. The matching IFSC code is AUBL0002522.
How to read MICR 160765009
160: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Mohali.
765: the bank code, the same for every branch of AU Small Finance Bank in cheque clearing.
009: 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 (AUBL0002522 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 160765009 belong to?
AU Small Finance Bank, Mohali Phase branch (Mohali, Punjab).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 160765009?
AUBL0002522.
What do the digits of 160765009 mean?
160 is the city code, 765 the bank code and 009 the branch code.
