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MICR code 247015359 belongs to Canara Bank, Shamli II branch in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is CNRB0018951.
How to read MICR 247015359
247: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Meerut.
015: the bank code, the same for every branch of Canara Bank in cheque clearing.
359: 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 (CNRB0018951 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 247015359 belong to?
Canara Bank, Shamli II branch (Meerut, Uttar Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 247015359?
CNRB0018951.
What do the digits of 247015359 mean?
247 is the city code, 015 the bank code and 359 the branch code.
