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MICR code 573052149 belongs to Karnataka Bank, Channarayapatna branch in Hassan, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is KARB0000149.
How to read MICR 573052149
573: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Hassan.
052: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka Bank in cheque clearing.
149: 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 (KARB0000149 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 573052149 belong to?
Karnataka Bank, Channarayapatna branch (Hassan, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 573052149?
KARB0000149.
What do the digits of 573052149 mean?
573 is the city code, 052 the bank code and 149 the branch code.
