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MICR code 722019012 belongs to Indian Bank, Sarenga branch in Bankura, West Bengal. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000S582.
How to read MICR 722019012
722: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Bankura.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
012: 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 (IDIB000S582 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 722019012 belong to?
Indian Bank, Sarenga branch (Bankura, West Bengal).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 722019012?
IDIB000S582.
What do the digits of 722019012 mean?
722 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 012 the branch code.
