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MICR code 493016504 belongs to Central Bank of India, Bhakhara branch in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh. The matching IFSC code is CBIN0284073.
How to read MICR 493016504
493: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Dhamtari.
016: the bank code, the same for every branch of Central Bank of India in cheque clearing.
504: 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 (CBIN0284073 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 493016504 belong to?
Central Bank of India, Bhakhara branch (Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 493016504?
CBIN0284073.
What do the digits of 493016504 mean?
493 is the city code, 016 the bank code and 504 the branch code.
