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MICR code 799028509 belongs to UCO Bank, Melaghar branch in West Tripura, Tripura. The matching IFSC code is UCBA0003146.
How to read MICR 799028509
799: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is West Tripura.
028: the bank code, the same for every branch of UCO Bank in cheque clearing.
509: 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 (UCBA0003146 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 799028509 belong to?
UCO Bank, Melaghar branch (West Tripura, Tripura).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 799028509?
UCBA0003146.
What do the digits of 799028509 mean?
799 is the city code, 028 the bank code and 509 the branch code.
