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MICR code 614053202 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank, Thambikottai branch in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. The matching IFSC code is KVBL0001807.
How to read MICR 614053202
614: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Tiruvarur.
053: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karur Vysya Bank in cheque clearing.
202: 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 (KVBL0001807 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 614053202 belong to?
Karur Vysya Bank, Thambikottai branch (Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 614053202?
KVBL0001807.
What do the digits of 614053202 mean?
614 is the city code, 053 the bank code and 202 the branch code.
