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MICR code 272240205 belongs to HDFC Bank, Barhni branch in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is HDFC0005190.
How to read MICR 272240205
272: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Siddharthnagar.
240: the bank code, the same for every branch of HDFC Bank in cheque clearing.
205: 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 (HDFC0005190 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 272240205 belong to?
HDFC Bank, Barhni branch (Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 272240205?
HDFC0005190.
What do the digits of 272240205 mean?
272 is the city code, 240 the bank code and 205 the branch code.
