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MICR code 394485002 belongs to Kotak Mahindra Bank, Lindiad branch in Surat, Gujarat. The matching IFSC code is KKBK0002885.
How to read MICR 394485002
394: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Surat.
485: the bank code, the same for every branch of Kotak Mahindra Bank in cheque clearing.
002: 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 (KKBK0002885 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 394485002 belong to?
Kotak Mahindra Bank, Lindiad branch (Surat, Gujarat).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 394485002?
KKBK0002885.
What do the digits of 394485002 mean?
394 is the city code, 485 the bank code and 002 the branch code.
