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MICR code 485014001 belongs to Bank of Maharashtra, Satna branch in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is MAHB0001168.
How to read MICR 485014001
485: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Satna.
014: the bank code, the same for every branch of Bank of Maharashtra 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 (MAHB0001168 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 485014001 belong to?
Bank of Maharashtra, Satna branch (Satna, Madhya Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 485014001?
MAHB0001168.
What do the digits of 485014001 mean?
485 is the city code, 014 the bank code and 001 the branch code.
