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MICR code 627053005 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank, Tenkasi branch in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. The matching IFSC code is KVBL0001273.
How to read MICR 627053005
627: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Tenkasi.
053: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karur Vysya 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 (KVBL0001273 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 627053005 belong to?
Karur Vysya Bank, Tenkasi branch (Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 627053005?
KVBL0001273.
What do the digits of 627053005 mean?
627 is the city code, 053 the bank code and 005 the branch code.
