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MICR code 176026302 belongs to Union Bank of India, Kangra branch in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is UBIN0539198.
How to read MICR 176026302
176: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kangra.
026: the bank code, the same for every branch of Union Bank of India 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 (UBIN0539198 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 176026302 belong to?
Union Bank of India, Kangra branch (Kangra, Himachal Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 176026302?
UBIN0539198.
What do the digits of 176026302 mean?
176 is the city code, 026 the bank code and 302 the branch code.
