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MICR code 583856203 belongs to Bank VSBA, Gadag branch in Gadag, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is VSBA0000016.
How to read MICR 583856203
583: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Gadag.
856: the bank code, the same for every branch of Bank VSBA in cheque clearing.
203: 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 (VSBA0000016 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 583856203 belong to?
Bank VSBA, Gadag branch (Gadag, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 583856203?
VSBA0000016.
What do the digits of 583856203 mean?
583 is the city code, 856 the bank code and 203 the branch code.
