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MICR code 523015021 belongs to Canara Bank, Devarajugattu branch in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is CNRB0013708.
How to read MICR 523015021
523: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Prakasam.
015: the bank code, the same for every branch of Canara Bank in cheque clearing.
021: 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 (CNRB0013708 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 523015021 belong to?
Canara Bank, Devarajugattu branch (Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 523015021?
CNRB0013708.
What do the digits of 523015021 mean?
523 is the city code, 015 the bank code and 021 the branch code.
