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MICR code 505846009 belongs to Bank GABK, Hyderabad branch in Hyderabad, Telangana. The matching IFSC code is GABK0001029.
How to read MICR 505846009
505: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Hyderabad.
846: the bank code, the same for every branch of Bank GABK in cheque clearing.
009: 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 (GABK0001029 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 505846009 belong to?
Bank GABK, Hyderabad branch (Hyderabad, Telangana).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 505846009?
GABK0001029.
What do the digits of 505846009 mean?
505 is the city code, 846 the bank code and 009 the branch code.
