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MICR code 145019003 belongs to Indian Bank, Sujanpur branch in Pathankot, Punjab. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000S778.
How to read MICR 145019003
145: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Pathankot.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
003: 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 (IDIB000S778 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 145019003 belong to?
Indian Bank, Sujanpur branch (Pathankot, Punjab).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 145019003?
IDIB000S778.
What do the digits of 145019003 mean?
145 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
