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MICR code 700200002 belongs to Deutsche Bank, Kolkatta branch in Kolkata, West Bengal. The matching IFSC code is DEUT0917CAL.
How to read MICR 700200002
700: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kolkata.
200: the bank code, the same for every branch of Deutsche Bank 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 (DEUT0917CAL 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 700200002 belong to?
Deutsche Bank, Kolkatta branch (Kolkata, West Bengal).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 700200002?
DEUT0917CAL.
What do the digits of 700200002 mean?
700 is the city code, 200 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
