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MICR code 573697331 belongs to Karnataka Gramin Bank, Bhuvanahally branch in Hassan, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is PKGB0012398.
How to read MICR 573697331
573: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Hassan.
697: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka Gramin Bank in cheque clearing.
331: 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 (PKGB0012398 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 573697331 belong to?
Karnataka Gramin Bank, Bhuvanahally branch (Hassan, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 573697331?
PKGB0012398.
What do the digits of 573697331 mean?
573 is the city code, 697 the bank code and 331 the branch code.
