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MICR code 491211511 belongs to Axis Bank, Ambagarh Chowki branch in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The matching IFSC code is UTIB0004691.
How to read MICR 491211511
491: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Rajnandgaon.
211: the bank code, the same for every branch of Axis Bank in cheque clearing.
511: 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 (UTIB0004691 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 491211511 belong to?
Axis Bank, Ambagarh Chowki branch (Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 491211511?
UTIB0004691.
What do the digits of 491211511 mean?
491 is the city code, 211 the bank code and 511 the branch code.
