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MICR code 400016131 belongs to Central Bank of India, Badlapur branch in Thane, Maharashtra. The matching IFSC code is CBIN0284590.
How to read MICR 400016131
400: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Thane.
016: the bank code, the same for every branch of Central Bank of India in cheque clearing.
131: 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 (CBIN0284590 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 400016131 belong to?
Central Bank of India, Badlapur branch (Thane, Maharashtra).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 400016131?
CBIN0284590.
What do the digits of 400016131 mean?
400 is the city code, 016 the bank code and 131 the branch code.
