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MICR code 688049053 belongs to Federal Bank, Cherthala South branch in Alapuzha, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is FDRL0001751.
How to read MICR 688049053
688: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Alapuzha.
049: the bank code, the same for every branch of Federal Bank in cheque clearing.
053: 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 (FDRL0001751 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 688049053 belong to?
Federal Bank, Cherthala South branch (Alapuzha, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 688049053?
FDRL0001751.
What do the digits of 688049053 mean?
688 is the city code, 049 the bank code and 053 the branch code.
