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MICR code 575052028 belongs to Karnataka Bank, Kabaka branch in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. The matching IFSC code is KARB0000401.
How to read MICR 575052028
575: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Dakshina Kannada.
052: the bank code, the same for every branch of Karnataka Bank in cheque clearing.
028: 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 (KARB0000401 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 575052028 belong to?
Karnataka Bank, Kabaka branch (Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 575052028?
KARB0000401.
What do the digits of 575052028 mean?
575 is the city code, 052 the bank code and 028 the branch code.
