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MICR code 442016102 belongs to Central Bank of India, Chandrapur branch in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The matching IFSC code is CBIN0282095.
How to read MICR 442016102
442: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Chandrapur.
016: the bank code, the same for every branch of Central Bank of India in cheque clearing.
102: 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 (CBIN0282095 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 442016102 belong to?
Central Bank of India, Chandrapur branch (Chandrapur, Maharashtra).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 442016102?
CBIN0282095.
What do the digits of 442016102 mean?
442 is the city code, 016 the bank code and 102 the branch code.
