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MICR code 612019005 belongs to Indian Bank, Patteeswaram branch in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000P186.
How to read MICR 612019005
612: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Thanjavur.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
005: 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 (IDIB000P186 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 612019005 belong to?
Indian Bank, Patteeswaram branch (Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 612019005?
IDIB000P186.
What do the digits of 612019005 mean?
612 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 005 the branch code.
