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MICR code 627240024 belongs to HDFC Bank, Surandai branch in Tirunelvali, Tamil Nadu. The matching IFSC code is HDFC0008536.
How to read MICR 627240024
627: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Tirunelvali.
240: the bank code, the same for every branch of HDFC Bank in cheque clearing.
024: 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 (HDFC0008536 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 627240024 belong to?
HDFC Bank, Surandai branch (Tirunelvali, Tamil Nadu).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 627240024?
HDFC0008536.
What do the digits of 627240024 mean?
627 is the city code, 240 the bank code and 024 the branch code.
