MICR Decoder
Paste a MICR line or payment coupon code below. This tool breaks the line into likely routing, account/reference, check/coupon, amount, biller, and lockbox-style segments.
Decode MICR Line
Tip: If your MICR symbols do not paste correctly, you can type labels like T123456789T A987654321A 1001. Use T for transit/routing, A for on-us/account, M for amount, and D for dash.
Decoded Results
Enter a MICR line and click Decode.
Saved Lookup Table
| Code | Type | Meaning / Where It Goes | Notes | Actions |
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MICR Symbol Guide
| Symbol | Name | Plain-English Meaning | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⑆ | Transit Symbol | Usually wraps or marks a bank routing/transit number. | Routing number section on checks and some remittance coupons. |
| ⑈ | On-Us Symbol | Usually marks customer account, biller account, or check/coupon reference data. | Account number, check number, internal remittance reference. |
| ⑇ | Amount Symbol | Often used around encoded amount fields. | Bank proof/amount fields, less common on customer-facing coupons. |
| ⑉ | Dash Symbol | Separator inside longer MICR fields. | Separates subcodes, branch codes, coupon references, or internal IDs. |