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MICR code 686059816 belongs to South Indian Bank, Chethipuzha branch in Kottayam, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is SIBL0000452.
How to read MICR 686059816
686: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kottayam.
059: the bank code, the same for every branch of South Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
816: 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 (SIBL0000452 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 686059816 belong to?
South Indian Bank, Chethipuzha branch (Kottayam, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 686059816?
SIBL0000452.
What do the digits of 686059816 mean?
686 is the city code, 059 the bank code and 816 the branch code.
