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MICR code 520052004 belongs to Karnataka Bank, Vijayawada-Patamata branch in Ntr District, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is KARB0000838.
How to read MICR 520052004
520: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Ntr District.
052: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka Bank in cheque clearing.
004: 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 (KARB0000838 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 520052004 belong to?
Karnataka Bank, Vijayawada-Patamata branch (Ntr District, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 520052004?
KARB0000838.
What do the digits of 520052004 mean?
520 is the city code, 052 the bank code and 004 the branch code.
