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MICR code 827019012 belongs to Indian Bank, Jogeswar Colliery branch in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The matching IFSC code is IDIB000J621.
How to read MICR 827019012
827: the city code. It usually follows the first digits of the area's PIN code; here it is Bokaro.
019: the bank code, the same for every branch of Indian Bank in cheque clearing.
012: 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 (IDIB000J621 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 827019012 belong to?
Indian Bank, Jogeswar Colliery branch (Bokaro, Jharkhand).
What is the IFSC code for MICR 827019012?
IDIB000J621.
What do the digits of 827019012 mean?
827 is the city code, 019 the bank code and 012 the branch code.
