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