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MICR code 171234003 belongs to Indusind Bank, Sanjauli branch in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is INDB0001432.
How to read MICR 171234003
171: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Shimla.
234: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indusind 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 (INDB0001432 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 171234003 belong to?
Indusind Bank, Sanjauli branch (Shimla, Himachal Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 171234003?
INDB0001432.
What do the digits of 171234003 mean?
171 is the city code, 234 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
