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MICR code 494176501 belongs to RBL Bank, Kolawali branch in Baster, Chhattisgarh. The matching IFSC code is RATN0000276.
How to read MICR 494176501
494: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Baster.
176: the bank code, the same for every branch of RBL Bank in cheque clearing.
501: 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 (RATN0000276 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 494176501 belong to?
RBL Bank, Kolawali branch (Baster, Chhattisgarh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 494176501?
RATN0000276.
What do the digits of 494176501 mean?
494 is the city code, 176 the bank code and 501 the branch code.