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MICR code 491211011 belongs to Axis Bank, Chhuikhadan branch in Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai, Chhattisgarh. The matching IFSC code is UTIB0006252.
How to read MICR 491211011
491: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai.
211: the bank code, the same for every branch of Axis Bank in cheque clearing.
011: 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 (UTIB0006252 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 491211011 belong to?
Axis Bank, Chhuikhadan branch (Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai, Chhattisgarh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 491211011?
UTIB0006252.
What do the digits of 491211011 mean?
491 is the city code, 211 the bank code and 011 the branch code.
