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MICR code 731015803 belongs to Canara Bank, Mallickpur branch in Birbhum, West Bengal. The matching IFSC code is CNRB0005189.
How to read MICR 731015803
731: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Birbhum.
015: the bank code, the same for every branch of Canara Bank in cheque clearing.
803: 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 (CNRB0005189 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 731015803 belong to?
Canara Bank, Mallickpur branch (Birbhum, West Bengal).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 731015803?
CNRB0005189.
What do the digits of 731015803 mean?
731 is the city code, 015 the bank code and 803 the branch code.
