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MICR code 824072003 belongs to DCB Bank, Bhakharua branch in Aurangabad, Bihar. The matching IFSC code is DCBL0000472.
How to read MICR 824072003
824: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Aurangabad.
072: the bank code, the same for every branch of DCB Bank in cheque clearing.
003: 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 (DCBL0000472 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 824072003 belong to?
DCB Bank, Bhakharua branch (Aurangabad, Bihar).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 824072003?
DCBL0000472.
What do the digits of 824072003 mean?
824 is the city code, 072 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
