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MICR code 177850018 belongs to Kangra Central Co-operative Bank, Bani branch in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is KACE0000098.
How to read MICR 177850018
177: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Hamirpur.
850: the bank code, the same for every branch of Kangra Central Co-operative Bank in cheque clearing.
018: 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 (KACE0000098 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 177850018 belong to?
Kangra Central Co-operative Bank, Bani branch (Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 177850018?
KACE0000098.
What do the digits of 177850018 mean?
177 is the city code, 850 the bank code and 018 the branch code.
