MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition)

The information printed on a check in magnetic ink. The MICR information helps MICR scanners retrieve important information from the check including the routing number, account number and check number. Special magnetic ink toner cartridges are used by check printers as well as authorized users of check by phone systems.

Related Terms

  • Chargeback (Card Processing)

    A chargeback is a transaction that is returned by the card issuer to a merchant’s acquirer bank because of a dispute, processing or point-of-sale error, or fraudulent...

    Learn More
  • NCUA (National Credit Union Administration)

    The National Credit Union Administration is an independent federal agency that regulates federal credit unions. It also operates the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.

    Learn More