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MICR code 400112023 belongs to Bharat Co-operative Bank, Bhiwandi Branch branch in Thane, Maharashtra. The matching IFSC code is BCBM0000027.
How to read MICR 400112023
400: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Thane.
112: the bank code, the same for every branch of Bharat Co-operative Bank in cheque clearing.
023: 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 (BCBM0000027 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 400112023 belong to?
Bharat Co-operative Bank, Bhiwandi Branch branch (Thane, Maharashtra).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 400112023?
BCBM0000027.
What do the digits of 400112023 mean?
400 is the city code, 112 the bank code and 023 the branch code.
