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MICR code 686824253 belongs to IDBI, The Muvattupuzha Urban Co Operative Bank Ltd No Five Five Six branch in Ernakulam, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is IBKL01058M2.
How to read MICR 686824253
686: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Ernakulam.
824: the bank code, the same for every branch of IDBI in cheque clearing.
253: 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 (IBKL01058M2 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 686824253 belong to?
IDBI, The Muvattupuzha Urban Co Operative Bank Ltd No Five Five Six branch (Ernakulam, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 686824253?
IBKL01058M2.
What do the digits of 686824253 mean?
686 is the city code, 824 the bank code and 253 the branch code.
