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MICR code 600059039 belongs to South Indian Bank, Vadaperumbakkam branch in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The matching IFSC code is SIBL0000873.
How to read MICR 600059039
600: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Thiruvallur.
059: the bank code, the same for every branch of South Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
039: 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 (SIBL0000873 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 600059039 belong to?
South Indian Bank, Vadaperumbakkam branch (Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 600059039?
SIBL0000873.
What do the digits of 600059039 mean?
600 is the city code, 059 the bank code and 039 the branch code.
