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MICR code 577015217 belongs to Canara Bank, CPC Shimoga branch in Shimoga, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is CNRB0004226.
How to read MICR 577015217
577: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Shimoga.
015: the bank code, the same for every branch of Canara Bank in cheque clearing.
217: 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 (CNRB0004226 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 577015217 belong to?
Canara Bank, CPC Shimoga branch (Shimoga, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 577015217?
CNRB0004226.
What do the digits of 577015217 mean?
577 is the city code, 015 the bank code and 217 the branch code.
