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MICR code 690177254 belongs to Kerala State Co-operative Bank, Kayamkulam branch in Alappuzha, Kerala. The matching IFSC code is KSBK0001254.
How to read MICR 690177254
690: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Alappuzha.
177: the bank code, the same for every branch of Kerala State Co-operative Bank in cheque clearing.
254: 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 (KSBK0001254 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 690177254 belong to?
Kerala State Co-operative Bank, Kayamkulam branch (Alappuzha, Kerala).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 690177254?
KSBK0001254.
What do the digits of 690177254 mean?
690 is the city code, 177 the bank code and 254 the branch code.
