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MICR code 605019062 belongs to Indian Bank, Madagadipet branch in Puducherry, Puducherry. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000M203.
How to read MICR 605019062
605: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Puducherry.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
062: 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 (IDIB000M203 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 605019062 belong to?
Indian Bank, Madagadipet branch (Puducherry, Puducherry).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 605019062?
IDIB000M203.
What do the digits of 605019062 mean?
605 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 062 the branch code.
