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MICR code 673480013 belongs to Kerala Gramin Bank, Azhinhilam branch in Malappuram, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is KLGB0040154.
How to read MICR 673480013
673: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Malappuram.
480: the bank code, the same for every branch of Kerala Gramin Bank in cheque clearing.
013: 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 (KLGB0040154 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 673480013 belong to?
Kerala Gramin Bank, Azhinhilam branch (Malappuram, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 673480013?
KLGB0040154.
What do the digits of 673480013 mean?
673 is the city code, 480 the bank code and 013 the branch code.
