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MICR code 737773004 belongs to North East Small Finance Bank, Gangtok Branch branch in Gangtok, Sikkim. The matching IFSC code is NESF0000249.
How to read MICR 737773004
737: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Gangtok.
773: the bank code, the same for every branch of North East Small Finance Bank in cheque clearing.
004: 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 (NESF0000249 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 737773004 belong to?
North East Small Finance Bank, Gangtok Branch branch (Gangtok, Sikkim).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 737773004?
NESF0000249.
What do the digits of 737773004 mean?
737 is the city code, 773 the bank code and 004 the branch code.
