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MICR code 226185553 belongs to Yes Bank, Zila Sahkari Bank Lucknow Nagram branch in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is YESB0ZSBL12.
How to read MICR 226185553
226: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Lucknow.
185: the bank code, the same for every branch of Yes Bank in cheque clearing.
553: 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 (YESB0ZSBL12 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 226185553 belong to?
Yes Bank, Zila Sahkari Bank Lucknow Nagram branch (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 226185553?
YESB0ZSBL12.
What do the digits of 226185553 mean?
226 is the city code, 185 the bank code and 553 the branch code.
