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MICR code 151019302 belongs to Indian Bank, Rampura Phul branch in Bathinda, Punjab. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000R582.
How to read MICR 151019302
151: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Bathinda.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
302: 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 (IDIB000R582 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 151019302 belong to?
Indian Bank, Rampura Phul branch (Bathinda, Punjab).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 151019302?
IDIB000R582.
What do the digits of 151019302 mean?
151 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 302 the branch code.
