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MICR code 176015099 belongs to Canara Bank, Sujanpur Tihra branch in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is CNRB0002558.
How to read MICR 176015099
176: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Hamirpur.
015: the bank code, the same for every branch of Canara Bank in cheque clearing.
099: 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 (CNRB0002558 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 176015099 belong to?
Canara Bank, Sujanpur Tihra branch (Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 176015099?
CNRB0002558.
What do the digits of 176015099 mean?
176 is the city code, 015 the bank code and 099 the branch code.
