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MICR code 581052522 belongs to Karnataka Bank, Dhareshwara branch in Uttar Kannada, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is KARB0000186.
How to read MICR 581052522
581: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Uttar Kannada.
052: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka Bank in cheque clearing.
522: 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 (KARB0000186 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 581052522 belong to?
Karnataka Bank, Dhareshwara branch (Uttar Kannada, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 581052522?
KARB0000186.
What do the digits of 581052522 mean?
581 is the city code, 052 the bank code and 522 the branch code.