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MICR code 455721001 belongs to Shivalik Small Finance Bank, Dewas branch in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is SMCB0001029.
How to read MICR 455721001
455: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Dewas.
721: the bank code, the same for every branch of Shivalik Small Finance Bank in cheque clearing.
001: 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 (SMCB0001029 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 455721001 belong to?
Shivalik Small Finance Bank, Dewas branch (Dewas, Madhya Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 455721001?
SMCB0001029.
What do the digits of 455721001 mean?
455 is the city code, 721 the bank code and 001 the branch code.
