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MICR code 431088003 belongs to Saraswat Co-operative Bank, Waluj branch in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The matching IFSC code is SRCB0000070.
How to read MICR 431088003
431: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Aurangabad.
088: the bank code, the same for every branch of Saraswat Co-operative Bank in cheque clearing.
003: 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 (SRCB0000070 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 431088003 belong to?
Saraswat Co-operative Bank, Waluj branch (Aurangabad, Maharashtra).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 431088003?
SRCB0000070.
What do the digits of 431088003 mean?
431 is the city code, 088 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
