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MICR code 700020058 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank, Kolkata Julian Day School branch in 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The matching IFSC code is IOBA0001772.
How to read MICR 700020058
700: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is 24 Parganas.
020: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Overseas Bank in cheque clearing.
058: 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 (IOBA0001772 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 700020058 belong to?
Indian Overseas Bank, Kolkata Julian Day School branch (24 Parganas, West Bengal).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 700020058?
IOBA0001772.
What do the digits of 700020058 mean?
700 is the city code, 020 the bank code and 058 the branch code.
