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MICR code 791016538 belongs to Central Bank of India, Passighat branch in East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh. The matching IFSC code is CBIN0284538.
How to read MICR 791016538
791: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is East Siang.
016: the bank code, the same for every branch of Central Bank of India in cheque clearing.
538: 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 (CBIN0284538 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 791016538 belong to?
Central Bank of India, Passighat branch (East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 791016538?
CBIN0284538.
What do the digits of 791016538 mean?
791 is the city code, 016 the bank code and 538 the branch code.
