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MICR code 148211152 belongs to Axis Bank, Ahmedgarh branch in Sangrur, Punjab. The matching IFSC code is UTIB0001989.
How to read MICR 148211152
148: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Sangrur.
211: the bank code, the same for every branch of Axis Bank in cheque clearing.
152: 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 (UTIB0001989 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 148211152 belong to?
Axis Bank, Ahmedgarh branch (Sangrur, Punjab).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 148211152?
UTIB0001989.
What do the digits of 148211152 mean?
148 is the city code, 211 the bank code and 152 the branch code.
