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MICR code 793259002 belongs to IDBI, Shillong Main Branch branch in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. The matching IFSC code is IBKL0000158.
How to read MICR 793259002
793: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is East Khasi Hills.
259: the bank code, the same for every branch of IDBI 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 (IBKL0000158 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 793259002 belong to?
IDBI, Shillong Main Branch branch (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 793259002?
IBKL0000158.
What do the digits of 793259002 mean?
793 is the city code, 259 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
