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MICR code 670760204 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank, Cheemeni II branch in Kasargod, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is ESMF0001236.
How to read MICR 670760204
670: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Kasargod.
760: the bank code, the same for every branch of Esaf Small Finance Bank in cheque clearing.
204: 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 (ESMF0001236 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 670760204 belong to?
Esaf Small Finance Bank, Cheemeni II branch (Kasargod, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 670760204?
ESMF0001236.
What do the digits of 670760204 mean?
670 is the city code, 760 the bank code and 204 the branch code.
