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MICR code 591697146 belongs to Karnataka Gramin Bank, Artal branch in Belagavi, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is PKGB0013635.
How to read MICR 591697146
591: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Belagavi.
697: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka Gramin Bank in cheque clearing.
146: 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 (PKGB0013635 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 591697146 belong to?
Karnataka Gramin Bank, Artal branch (Belagavi, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 591697146?
PKGB0013635.
What do the digits of 591697146 mean?
591 is the city code, 697 the bank code and 146 the branch code.