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MICR code 182229002 belongs to ICICI Bank, Udhampur branch in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. The matching IFSC code is ICIC0002188.
How to read MICR 182229002
182: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Udhampur.
229: the bank code, the same for every branch of ICICI Bank in cheque clearing.
002: 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 (ICIC0002188 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 182229002 belong to?
ICICI Bank, Udhampur branch (Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 182229002?
ICIC0002188.
What do the digits of 182229002 mean?
182 is the city code, 229 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
