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MICR code 500019057 belongs to Indian Bank, Alwal branch in Secunderabad, Telangana. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000A202.
How to read MICR 500019057
500: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Secunderabad.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
057: 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 (IDIB000A202 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 500019057 belong to?
Indian Bank, Alwal branch (Secunderabad, Telangana).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 500019057?
IDIB000A202.
What do the digits of 500019057 mean?
500 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 057 the branch code.
