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MICR code 673059302 belongs to South Indian Bank, Vatakara branch in Kozhikode, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is SIBL0000106.
How to read MICR 673059302
673: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kozhikode.
059: the bank code, the same for every branch of South Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
302: 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 (SIBL0000106 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 673059302 belong to?
South Indian Bank, Vatakara branch (Kozhikode, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 673059302?
SIBL0000106.
What do the digits of 673059302 mean?
673 is the city code, 059 the bank code and 302 the branch code.
