Axis Bank howrah MICR codes are given in the table alongside. Details including address and contact numbers are also provided. From Axis Bank MICR codes list for howrah, one can further search by branch name specified in the table. You can find MICR codes for all Axis Bank howrah branches.
Axis Bank MICR code is a character recognition technology used by banks in the processing of cheques. Axis Bank MICR code for howrah branches includes document type indicator, bank code, cheque number, etc. This code is printed in either of the two fonts E-138 and CMC-7 using a magnetic ink or toner, usually containing iron oxide. The MICR code for Axis Bank branches in howrah, is used to identify the bank branch to which the cheque belongs. It is used by RBI for clearance of cheques.
In manual clearing of cheques, there is a possibility of many errors and a long delay is involved. The characters of MICR code for a Axis Bank howrah branch, sprinted 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. Thus MICR code for Axis Bank howrah branches speeds up the processing of cheque as it reduces manual effort of sorting. Use of Axis Bank MICR codes for howrah branches, makes the characters readable even if there are other marks and stamps on it. This makes the system almost error proof!