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