What is cheque number on cheque

The cheque number is a unique six-digit identification number printed at the bottom of a cheque leaf. It is primarily used to track and identify individual transactions and is essential for banking procedures like stopping payment or checking the status of a specific cheque. On a standard Indian cheque, you will find it in the MICR band at the bottom, specifically:

• It is the first set of six digits appearing in the bottom white strip.
• It is followed by the nine-digit MICR code, which identifies the bank and branch.