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MICR code 500485073 belongs to Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hyderabad - Alkapuri Township branch in Rangareddy, Telangana. The matching IFSC code is KKBK0008416.
How to read MICR 500485073
500: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Rangareddy.
485: the bank code, the same for every branch of Kotak Mahindra Bank in cheque clearing.
073: 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 (KKBK0008416 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 500485073 belong to?
Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hyderabad - Alkapuri Township branch (Rangareddy, Telangana).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 500485073?
KKBK0008416.
What do the digits of 500485073 mean?
500 is the city code, 485 the bank code and 073 the branch code.
