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MICR code 457760001 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank, Ratlam branch in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is ESMF0001659.
How to read MICR 457760001
457: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Ratlam.
760: the bank code, the same for every branch of Esaf Small Finance Bank in cheque clearing.
001: 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 (ESMF0001659 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 457760001 belong to?
Esaf Small Finance Bank, Ratlam branch (Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 457760001?
ESMF0001659.
What do the digits of 457760001 mean?
457 is the city code, 760 the bank code and 001 the branch code.
