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MICR code 721015403 belongs to Canara Bank, Ramnagar branch in Medinipur, West Bengal. The matching IFSC code is CNRB0019553.
How to read MICR 721015403
721: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Medinipur.
015: the bank code, the same for every branch of Canara Bank in cheque clearing.
403: 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 (CNRB0019553 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 721015403 belong to?
Canara Bank, Ramnagar branch (Medinipur, West Bengal).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 721015403?
CNRB0019553.
What do the digits of 721015403 mean?
721 is the city code, 015 the bank code and 403 the branch code.
