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MICR code 690176003 belongs to RBL Bank, Mavelikkara branch in Alappuzha, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is RATN0000619.
How to read MICR 690176003
690: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Alappuzha.
176: the bank code, the same for every branch of RBL Bank in cheque clearing.
003: 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 (RATN0000619 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 690176003 belong to?
RBL Bank, Mavelikkara branch (Alappuzha, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 690176003?
RATN0000619.
What do the digits of 690176003 mean?
690 is the city code, 176 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
