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MICR is a _______ digit code.

  • MICR is a 9 digit code.
  • The MICR code consists of nine digits in India, but it also includes special characters known as the Transit Symbol,
  • These special characters are used to indicate the start and end of the MICR data, and to separate different parts of the code.
  • The first three digits of the MICR code indicate the city code, the next three digits represent the bank code, and the last three digits represent the branch code.
  • Together, the nine digits of the MICR code uniquely identify the bank and branch from which the cheque is issued.
  • So, while the MICR code in India does consist of nine digits, it also includes special characters that are an essential part of the code