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MICR code 450229002 belongs to ICICI Bank, Kothi branch in East Nimar, Madhya Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is ICIC0005178.
How to read MICR 450229002
450: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is East Nimar.
229: the bank code, the same for every branch of ICICI Bank in cheque clearing.
002: 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 (ICIC0005178 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 450229002 belong to?
ICICI Bank, Kothi branch (East Nimar, Madhya Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 450229002?
ICIC0005178.
What do the digits of 450229002 mean?
450 is the city code, 229 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
