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MICR code 534047005 belongs to Catholic Syrian Bank, Akividu branch in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is CSBK0000565.
How to read MICR 534047005
534: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is West Godavari.
047: the bank code, the same for every branch of Catholic Syrian Bank in cheque clearing.
005: 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 (CSBK0000565 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 534047005 belong to?
Catholic Syrian Bank, Akividu branch (West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 534047005?
CSBK0000565.
What do the digits of 534047005 mean?
534 is the city code, 047 the bank code and 005 the branch code.
