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MICR code 842211501 belongs to Axis Bank, Majithi branch in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The matching IFSC code is UTIB0002003.
How to read MICR 842211501
842: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Muzaffarpur.
211: the bank code, the same for every branch of Axis Bank in cheque clearing.
501: 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 (UTIB0002003 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 842211501 belong to?
Axis Bank, Majithi branch (Muzaffarpur, Bihar).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 842211501?
UTIB0002003.
What do the digits of 842211501 mean?
842 is the city code, 211 the bank code and 501 the branch code.
