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MICR code 688014002 belongs to Bank of Maharashtra, Alappuzha branch in Alapuzha, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is MAHB0001974.
How to read MICR 688014002
688: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Alapuzha.
014: the bank code, the same for every branch of Bank of Maharashtra 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 (MAHB0001974 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 688014002 belong to?
Bank of Maharashtra, Alappuzha branch (Alapuzha, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 688014002?
MAHB0001974.
What do the digits of 688014002 mean?
688 is the city code, 014 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
