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MICR code 560226261 belongs to Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank, Ashokanagar Cooperative Bank Ltd branch in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is KSCB0220001.
How to read MICR 560226261
560: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Bengaluru.
226: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank in cheque clearing.
261: 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 (KSCB0220001 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 560226261 belong to?
Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank, Ashokanagar Cooperative Bank Ltd branch (Bengaluru, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 560226261?
KSCB0220001 and UTIB0SACBL1.
What do the digits of 560226261 mean?
560 is the city code, 226 the bank code and 261 the branch code.
