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MICR code 442229502 belongs to ICICI Bank, Brahmapuri branch in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The matching IFSC code is ICIC0002028.
How to read MICR 442229502
442: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Chandrapur.
229: the bank code, the same for every branch of ICICI Bank in cheque clearing.
502: 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 (ICIC0002028 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 442229502 belong to?
ICICI Bank, Brahmapuri branch (Chandrapur, Maharashtra).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 442229502?
ICIC0002028.
What do the digits of 442229502 mean?
442 is the city code, 229 the bank code and 502 the branch code.
