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MICR code 531059003 belongs to South Indian Bank, Gambheeram branch in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is SIBL0001030.
How to read MICR 531059003
531: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Visakhapatnam.
059: the bank code, the same for every branch of South Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
003: 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 (SIBL0001030 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 531059003 belong to?
South Indian Bank, Gambheeram branch (Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 531059003?
SIBL0001030.
What do the digits of 531059003 mean?
531 is the city code, 059 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
