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MICR code 228019007 belongs to Indian Bank, Gyanipur branch in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000G670.
How to read MICR 228019007
228: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Sultanpur.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
007: 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 (IDIB000G670 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 228019007 belong to?
Indian Bank, Gyanipur branch (Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 228019007?
IDIB000G670.
What do the digits of 228019007 mean?
228 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 007 the branch code.
