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MICR code 686015804 belongs to Canara Bank, Ramamangalam branch in Ernakulam, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is CNRB0000830.
How to read MICR 686015804
686: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Ernakulam.
015: the bank code, the same for every branch of Canara Bank in cheque clearing.
804: 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 (CNRB0000830 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 686015804 belong to?
Canara Bank, Ramamangalam branch (Ernakulam, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 686015804?
CNRB0000830.
What do the digits of 686015804 mean?
686 is the city code, 015 the bank code and 804 the branch code.
