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MICR code 638641004 belongs to Development Bank of Singapore, Pallipalayam branch in Erode, Tamil Nadu. The matching IFSC code is DBSS0IN0531.
How to read MICR 638641004
638: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Erode.
641: the bank code, the same for every branch of Development Bank of Singapore in cheque clearing.
004: 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 (DBSS0IN0531 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 638641004 belong to?
Development Bank of Singapore, Pallipalayam branch (Erode, Tamil Nadu).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 638641004?
DBSS0IN0531.
What do the digits of 638641004 mean?
638 is the city code, 641 the bank code and 004 the branch code.
