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MICR code 276762203 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Lalganj branch in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is UTKS0001048.
How to read MICR 276762203
276: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Azamgarh.
762: the bank code, the same for every branch of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank in cheque clearing.
203: 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 (UTKS0001048 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 276762203 belong to?
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Lalganj branch (Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 276762203?
UTKS0001048.
What do the digits of 276762203 mean?
276 is the city code, 762 the bank code and 203 the branch code.
