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MICR code 577697678 belongs to Karnataka Gramin Bank, Sirigere branch in Shimoga, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is PKGB0010816.
How to read MICR 577697678
577: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Shimoga.
697: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka Gramin Bank in cheque clearing.
678: 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 (PKGB0010816 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 577697678 belong to?
Karnataka Gramin Bank, Sirigere branch (Shimoga, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 577697678?
PKGB0010816.
What do the digits of 577697678 mean?
577 is the city code, 697 the bank code and 678 the branch code.
