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MICR code 841024711 belongs to Punjab National Bank, Mairwa branch in Siwan, Bihar. The matching IFSC code is PUNB0988200.
How to read MICR 841024711
841: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Siwan.
024: the bank code, the same for every branch of Punjab National Bank in cheque clearing.
711: 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 (PUNB0988200 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 841024711 belong to?
Punjab National Bank, Mairwa branch (Siwan, Bihar).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 841024711?
PUNB0988200.
What do the digits of 841024711 mean?
841 is the city code, 024 the bank code and 711 the branch code.
