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MICR code 680023002 belongs to Punjab & Sind Bank, Thrissur branch in Thrissur, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is PSIB0021626.
How to read MICR 680023002
680: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Thrissur.
023: the bank code, the same for every branch of Punjab & Sind Bank in cheque clearing.
002: 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 (PSIB0021626 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 680023002 belong to?
Punjab & Sind Bank, Thrissur branch (Thrissur, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 680023002?
PSIB0021626.
What do the digits of 680023002 mean?
680 is the city code, 023 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
