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MICR code 520053742 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank, Nuzvid branch in Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is KVBL0004806.
How to read MICR 520053742
520: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Nuzvid.
053: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karur Vysya Bank in cheque clearing.
742: 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 (KVBL0004806 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 520053742 belong to?
Karur Vysya Bank, Nuzvid branch (Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 520053742?
KVBL0004806.
What do the digits of 520053742 mean?
520 is the city code, 053 the bank code and 742 the branch code.
