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MICR code 534049402 belongs to Federal Bank, Bhimavaram branch in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is FDRL0002279.
How to read MICR 534049402
534: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is West Godavari.
049: the bank code, the same for every branch of Federal 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 (FDRL0002279 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 534049402 belong to?
Federal Bank, Bhimavaram branch (West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 534049402?
FDRL0002279.
What do the digits of 534049402 mean?
534 is the city code, 049 the bank code and 402 the branch code.
