SWIFT/BIC code CITIDEF1018
CITIDEF1018 belongs to Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIDEF1018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIDEF1 |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG |
| Branch | T2s 018 |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG 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).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 018 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 CITIDEF1018?
CITIDEF1018 identifies T2s 018, a branch or department of Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CITIDEF1018 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CITIDEF1018.
How long does a transfer to Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of CITIDEF1018 stand for?
CITI is the bank code of Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the branch T2s 018.
Can I use CITIDEF1 instead of CITIDEF1018?
CITIDEF1 points to the head office of Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG, while CITIDEF1018 points to T2s 018. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIDEF1018.
What happens if I use CITIDEF1018 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CITIDEF1018 against the details from Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.