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MICR code 494229504 belongs to ICICI Bank, Koyalibeda branch in Kanker, Chhattisgarh. The matching IFSC code is ICIC0003926.
How to read MICR 494229504
494: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kanker.
229: the bank code, the same for every branch of ICICI Bank in cheque clearing.
504: 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 (ICIC0003926 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 494229504 belong to?
ICICI Bank, Koyalibeda branch (Kanker, Chhattisgarh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 494229504?
ICIC0003926.
What do the digits of 494229504 mean?
494 is the city code, 229 the bank code and 504 the branch code.
