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MICR code 533842562 belongs to Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank, Pithapuram branch in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is APBL0004031.
How to read MICR 533842562
533: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kakinada.
842: the bank code, the same for every branch of Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank in cheque clearing.
562: 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 (APBL0004031 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 533842562 belong to?
Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank, Pithapuram branch (Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 533842562?
APBL0004031.
What do the digits of 533842562 mean?
533 is the city code, 842 the bank code and 562 the branch code.
