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MICR code 396802171 belongs to IDBI, Gandevi People's Co-Operative Bank Imps branch in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The matching IFSC code is IBKL0068GP1.
How to read MICR 396802171
396: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Mumbai.
802: the bank code, the same for every branch of IDBI in cheque clearing.
171: 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 (IBKL0068GP1 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 396802171 belong to?
IDBI, Gandevi People's Co-Operative Bank Imps branch (Mumbai, Maharashtra).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 396802171?
IBKL0068GP1.
What do the digits of 396802171 mean?
396 is the city code, 802 the bank code and 171 the branch code.
