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MICR code 521211006 belongs to Axis Bank, Challapalle branch in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is UTIB0005460.
How to read MICR 521211006
521: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Krishna.
211: the bank code, the same for every branch of Axis Bank in cheque clearing.
006: 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 (UTIB0005460 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 521211006 belong to?
Axis Bank, Challapalle branch (Krishna, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 521211006?
UTIB0005460.
What do the digits of 521211006 mean?
521 is the city code, 211 the bank code and 006 the branch code.
