SWIFT/BIC code CITICNSXFTZ
CITICNSXFTZ belongs to Citibank (China) Co., LTD. in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITICNSXFTZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITICNSX |
| Branch code | FTZ |
| Bank | Citibank (China) Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way the Citibank (China) Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CITI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FTZ Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CITICNSXFTZ?
CITICNSXFTZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch, a unit of Citibank (China) Co., LTD. in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CITICNSXFTZ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CITICNSXFTZ against the details from Citibank (China) Co., LTD. before sending.
What do the letters in CITICNSXFTZ mean?
CITI is the institution code of Citibank (China) Co., LTD., CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the code for the city or region and FTZ is the code of the department Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Citibank (China) Co., LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CITICNSXFTZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Citibank (China) Co., LTD. in China?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use CITICNSX instead of CITICNSXFTZ?
CITICNSX points to the head office of Citibank (China) Co., LTD., while CITICNSXFTZ points to Shanghai Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CITICNSXFTZ if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.