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MICR code 679792154 belongs to Nilambur Co-operative Urban Bank, Tuwur Branch branch in Malappuram, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is NCUB0000016.
How to read MICR 679792154
679: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Malappuram.
792: the bank code, the same for every branch of Nilambur Co-operative Urban Bank in cheque clearing.
154: 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 (NCUB0000016 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 679792154 belong to?
Nilambur Co-operative Urban Bank, Tuwur Branch branch (Malappuram, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 679792154?
NCUB0000016.
What do the digits of 679792154 mean?
679 is the city code, 792 the bank code and 154 the branch code.
