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MICR code 815019008 belongs to Indian Bank, Chandauri branch in Giridih, Jharkhand. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000C534.
How to read MICR 815019008
815: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Giridih.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
008: 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 (IDIB000C534 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 815019008 belong to?
Indian Bank, Chandauri branch (Giridih, Jharkhand).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 815019008?
IDIB000C534.
What do the digits of 815019008 mean?
815 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 008 the branch code.
