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User Manual for Matrix Maker
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11. Appendix A: MICR field terminology
”Transit” Field:
The “Transit” field is a 9-digit field bracketed by two “Transit” symbols. The field is
subdivided as follows:
Digits 1-4: Federal Reserve Routing Number
Digits 5-8: Bank ID Number (American Banking Association)
Digit 9: Check Digit
“On-US” Field:
The On-Us field has a variable length of up to 19 characters including symbols. This field
contains the account number and the check number on personal checks. An “On-Us”
symbol always appears to the right of the account number.
“Amount” Field:
The “Amount” field is a 10-digit field bracketed by “Amount” symbols. The field is always
zero-filled to the left.
“Auxiliary” Field:
The “Auxiliary” field is auxiliary for the On-US field and is not present on personal checks.
This field is 4-10 digits bracketed by two “On-Us” symbols. On business checks, this field
contains the check number.
E-13B Symbols: