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MICR code 678047204 belongs to Catholic Syrian Bank, Vadakkenchery branch in Palakkad, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is CSBK0000471.
How to read MICR 678047204
678: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Palakkad.
047: the bank code, the same for every branch of Catholic Syrian Bank in cheque clearing.
204: 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 (CSBK0000471 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 678047204 belong to?
Catholic Syrian Bank, Vadakkenchery branch (Palakkad, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 678047204?
CSBK0000471.
What do the digits of 678047204 mean?
678 is the city code, 047 the bank code and 204 the branch code.
