Cheque Clearing Directory
9-Digit MICR Code Lookup
Search magnetic ink character recognition codes printed on cheque leaves for automated RBI CTS-2010 cheque processing.
Cheque Leaf Location Diagram
BANK NAME & BRANCH
DATE: DD / MM / YYYY
PAY: __________________________
₹ |__________|
RUPEES: _________________________________________________
" 123456 "
Cheque No
700002021
MICR Code (9 Digits)
000123 " 10
Account & RBI Code
What is the structure of a 9-digit MICR code?
- First 3 Digits (City Code): Aligned with the first 3 digits of the city's postal PIN code (e.g. 700 for Kolkata, 400 for Mumbai).
- Middle 3 Digits (Bank Code): Unique numeric code assigned by RBI to each bank (e.g. 002 for SBI, 024 for HDFC).
- Last 3 Digits (Branch Code): Specific branch identification code for cheque clearing.