SWIFT/BIC code CITIDEF1021

CITIDEF1021 belongs to Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

CITIDEF1021

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIDEF1021
8-character codeCITIDEF1
Branch code021
BankCitigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG
BranchT2s 021
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
021 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 CITIDEF1021?

The code CITIDEF1021 belongs to T2s 021, a unit of Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of CITIDEF1021 stand for?

CITI is the institution code of Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and 021 identifies the department T2s 021.

Does Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 42 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG.

Do I need CITIDEF1021 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CITIDEF1021.

How long does it take to send money to Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Citigroup Global Markets Deutschland AG in Germany?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.