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MICR code 176850171 belongs to Kangra Central Co-operative Bank, Purana Kangra branch in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is KACE0000116.
How to read MICR 176850171
176: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kangra.
850: the bank code, the same for every branch of Kangra Central Co-operative Bank in cheque clearing.
171: 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 (KACE0000116 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 176850171 belong to?
Kangra Central Co-operative Bank, Purana Kangra branch (Kangra, Himachal Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 176850171?
KACE0000116.
What do the digits of 176850171 mean?
176 is the city code, 850 the bank code and 171 the branch code.
