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MICR code 388259501 belongs to IDBI, Pandva branch in Kheda, Gujarat. The matching IFSC code is IBKL0001859.
How to read MICR 388259501
388: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kheda.
259: the bank code, the same for every branch of IDBI in cheque clearing.
501: 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 (IBKL0001859 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 388259501 belong to?
IDBI, Pandva branch (Kheda, Gujarat).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 388259501?
IBKL0001859.
What do the digits of 388259501 mean?
388 is the city code, 259 the bank code and 501 the branch code.
