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MICR code 629053002 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank, Nagercoil branch in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. The matching IFSC code is KVBL0001168.
How to read MICR 629053002
629: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Nagercoil.
053: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karur Vysya Bank in cheque clearing.
002: 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 (KVBL0001168 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 629053002 belong to?
Karur Vysya Bank, Nagercoil branch (Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 629053002?
KVBL0001168.
What do the digits of 629053002 mean?
629 is the city code, 053 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
