SWIFT/BIC code CITIDE55SEC
CITIDE55SEC belongs to Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIDE55SEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIDE55 |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main |
| Branch | Filiale Frankfurt,target 2 (Restricted Use |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CITI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 55 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SEC 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
Which bank is behind BIC CITIDE55SEC?
CITIDE55SEC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale Frankfurt,target 2 (Restricted Use, a branch or department of Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CITIDE55SEC for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CITIDE55SEC.
What does each part of CITIDE55SEC stand for?
CITI is the institution code of Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main, DE stands for Germany, 55 is the location code and SEC is the code of the department Filiale Frankfurt,target 2 (Restricted Use.
Can I use CITIDE55 instead of CITIDE55SEC?
CITIDE55 is the head office of Citibank N.a., Filiale Frankfurt/Main, while CITIDE55SEC is Filiale Frankfurt,target 2 (Restricted Use. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIDE55SEC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.