Karnataka Bank punjab MICR codes are given in the table alongside. Details including address and contact numbers are also provided. From Karnataka Bank MICR codes list for punjab, one can further search by branch name specified in the table. You can find MICR codes for all Karnataka Bank punjab branches.
Karnataka Bank MICR code is a character recognition technology used by banks in the processing of cheques. Karnataka Bank MICR code for punjab 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 Karnataka Bank branches in punjab, 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 Karnataka Bank punjab 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 Karnataka Bank punjab branches speeds up the processing of cheque as it reduces manual effort of sorting. Use of Karnataka Bank MICR codes for punjab branches, makes the characters readable even if there are other marks and stamps on it. This makes the system almost error proof!