Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code is a machine readable code used for processing and clearance of cheques. APGB MICR code for Kothapeta is a 9 digit code, in which first 3 digit represents the city code, next 3 digit to bank code and later 3 digit to branch code. 523703103 is the MICR code of Andhra Pragathi Bank for Kothapeta branch. MICR code for Kothapeta branch includes document type indicator, bank code, cheque number, etc. When a cheque goes for clearing, this code is read by a magnetic reader and then automatically sorted. MICR code for APGB Kothapeta is presented in the table alongside.
The MICR code 523703103 is used in RBI cheque clearing process to identify the branch Kothapeta and APGB bank for clearing processes. The MICR characters, which are printed using magnetic ink, are passed before a MICR reader. Initially the ink gets magnetized and when it is read, each character produces a unique waveform which can be easily identified. MICR code of Andhra Pragathi Bank is typically in either of these two font’s: E-138 and CMC-7.