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MICR code 515053402 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank, Tadipatri branch in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is KVBL0004879.
How to read MICR 515053402
515: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Anantapur.
053: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karur Vysya Bank in cheque clearing.
402: 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 (KVBL0004879 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 515053402 belong to?
Karur Vysya Bank, Tadipatri branch (Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 515053402?
KVBL0004879.
What do the digits of 515053402 mean?
515 is the city code, 053 the bank code and 402 the branch code.
