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MICR code 826259003 belongs to IDBI, Saraidhela branch in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The matching IFSC code is IBKL0001256.
How to read MICR 826259003
826: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Bokaro.
259: the bank code, the same for every branch of IDBI 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 (IBKL0001256 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 826259003 belong to?
IDBI, Saraidhela branch (Bokaro, Jharkhand).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 826259003?
IBKL0001256.
What do the digits of 826259003 mean?
826 is the city code, 259 the bank code and 003 the branch code.
