SWIFT/BIC code CITICNSXGZB
CITICNSXGZB belongs to Citibank (China) Co., LTD. in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITICNSXGZB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITICNSX |
| Branch code | GZB |
| Bank | Citibank (China) Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Guangzhou Branch |
| City | Guangzhou |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- GZB 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 BIC CITICNSXGZB?
The code CITICNSXGZB belongs to Guangzhou Branch, a unit of Citibank (China) Co., LTD. in Guangzhou, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CITICNSXGZB stand for?
CITI is the bank code of Citibank (China) Co., LTD., CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the code for the city or region and GZB identifies the branch Guangzhou Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Citibank (China) Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CITICNSXGZB, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Citibank (China) Co., LTD. in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Citibank (China) Co., LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use CITICNSX instead of CITICNSXGZB?
CITICNSX is the main office of Citibank (China) Co., LTD., while CITICNSXGZB is Guangzhou Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CITICNSXGZB 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.