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MICR code 480760001 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank, Chhindwara branch in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is ESMF0001306.
How to read MICR 480760001
480: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Chhindwara.
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 (ESMF0001306 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 480760001 belong to?
Esaf Small Finance Bank, Chhindwara branch (Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 480760001?
ESMF0001306.
What do the digits of 480760001 mean?
480 is the city code, 760 the bank code and 001 the branch code.
