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MICR code 854002999

MICR code
854002999
State Bank of India, Salmari
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Bank
State Bank of India
Branch
Salmari
IFSC
SBIN0003590
Address
POSALMARIDISTKATIHAR
City
Katihar
District
Katihar
State
Bihar
City code
854
Bank code
002
Branch code
999
Branch page
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MICR code 854002999 belongs to State Bank of India, Salmari branch in Katihar, Bihar. The matching IFSC code is SBIN0003590.

How to read MICR 854002999

  • 854: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Katihar.
  • 002: the bank code, the same for every branch of State Bank of India in cheque clearing.
  • 999: 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 (SBIN0003590 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 854002999 belong to?

State Bank of India, Salmari branch (Katihar, Bihar).

What is the IFSC code for MICR 854002999?

SBIN0003590.

What do the digits of 854002999 mean?

854 is the city code, 002 the bank code and 999 the branch code.

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