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MICR code 769028005 belongs to UCO Bank, Rourkela Sec Seven Eight branch in Rourkela, Odisha. The matching IFSC code is UCBA0000956.
How to read MICR 769028005
769: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Rourkela.
028: the bank code, the same for every branch of UCO Bank in cheque clearing.
005: 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 (UCBA0000956 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 769028005 belong to?
UCO Bank, Rourkela Sec Seven Eight branch (Rourkela, Odisha).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 769028005?
UCBA0000956.
What do the digits of 769028005 mean?
769 is the city code, 028 the bank code and 005 the branch code.
