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MICR code 679049810 belongs to Federal Bank, Pookkottumpadam branch in Malappuram, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is FDRL0001701.
How to read MICR 679049810
679: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Malappuram.
049: the bank code, the same for every branch of Federal Bank in cheque clearing.
810: 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 (FDRL0001701 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 679049810 belong to?
Federal Bank, Pookkottumpadam branch (Malappuram, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 679049810?
FDRL0001701.
What do the digits of 679049810 mean?
679 is the city code, 049 the bank code and 810 the branch code.
