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MICR code 575112003 belongs to Bharat Co-operative Bank, Suratkal branch in Mangalore, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is BCBM0000036.
How to read MICR 575112003
575: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Mangalore.
112: the bank code, the same for every branch of Bharat Co-operative 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 (BCBM0000036 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 575112003 belong to?
Bharat Co-operative Bank, Suratkal branch (Mangalore, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 575112003?
BCBM0000036.
What do the digits of 575112003 mean?
575 is the city code, 112 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
