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MICR code 571016152 belongs to Central Bank of India, Madikeri branch in Kodagu, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is CBIN0284240.
How to read MICR 571016152
571: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kodagu.
016: the bank code, the same for every branch of Central Bank of India in cheque clearing.
152: 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 (CBIN0284240 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 571016152 belong to?
Central Bank of India, Madikeri branch (Kodagu, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 571016152?
CBIN0284240.
What do the digits of 571016152 mean?
571 is the city code, 016 the bank code and 152 the branch code.
