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MICR code 626020307 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank, Kariapatti branch in Supaul, Bihar. The matching IFSC code is IOBA0002546.
How to read MICR 626020307
626: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Supaul.
020: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Overseas Bank in cheque clearing.
307: 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 (IOBA0002546 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 626020307 belong to?
Indian Overseas Bank, Kariapatti branch (Supaul, Bihar).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 626020307?
IOBA0002546.
What do the digits of 626020307 mean?
626 is the city code, 020 the bank code and 307 the branch code.
