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MICR code 400072023 belongs to DCB Bank, Nariman Point branch in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The matching IFSC code is DCBL0000023.
How to read MICR 400072023
400: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Mumbai.
072: the bank code, the same for every branch of DCB Bank in cheque clearing.
023: 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 (DCBL0000023 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 400072023 belong to?
DCB Bank, Nariman Point branch (Mumbai, Maharashtra).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 400072023?
DCBL0000023 and DCBL0000043.
What do the digits of 400072023 mean?
400 is the city code, 072 the bank code and 023 the branch code.
