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MICR code 520013742 belongs to Bank of India, Nuzvid branch in Nuzvid Krishna Dist Ap, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is BKID0005644.
How to read MICR 520013742
520: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Nuzvid Krishna Dist Ap.
013: the bank code, the same for every branch of Bank of India in cheque clearing.
742: 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 (BKID0005644 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 520013742 belong to?
Bank of India, Nuzvid branch (Nuzvid Krishna Dist Ap, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 520013742?
BKID0005644.
What do the digits of 520013742 mean?
520 is the city code, 013 the bank code and 742 the branch code.