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MICR code 731028813 belongs to UCO Bank, Bhabanipur branch in Puruliya, West Bengal. The matching IFSC code is UCBA0001709.
How to read MICR 731028813
731: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Puruliya.
028: the bank code, the same for every branch of UCO Bank in cheque clearing.
813: 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 (UCBA0001709 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 731028813 belong to?
UCO Bank, Bhabanipur branch (Puruliya, West Bengal).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 731028813?
UCBA0001709.
What do the digits of 731028813 mean?
731 is the city code, 028 the bank code and 813 the branch code.
