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MICR code 678760153 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank, Alanallur I branch in Palakkad, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is ESMF0001398.
How to read MICR 678760153
678: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Palakkad.
760: the bank code, the same for every branch of Esaf Small Finance Bank in cheque clearing.
153: 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 (ESMF0001398 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 678760153 belong to?
Esaf Small Finance Bank, Alanallur I branch (Palakkad, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 678760153?
ESMF0001398.
What do the digits of 678760153 mean?
678 is the city code, 760 the bank code and 153 the branch code.
