SWIFT/BIC code CITIEGCXTRD
CITIEGCXTRD belongs to Citibank Cairo in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CITIEGCXTRD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CITIEGCX |
| Branch code | TRD |
| Bank | Citibank Cairo |
| Branch | Trade Services Department |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Citibank Cairo SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CITI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- TRD 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 branch uses BIC CITIEGCXTRD?
CITIEGCXTRD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Trade Services Department, a unit of Citibank Cairo in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CITIEGCXTRD stand for?
CITI is the institution code of Citibank Cairo, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the code for the city or region and TRD identifies the department Trade Services Department.
What happens if I use CITIEGCXTRD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CITIEGCXTRD against the details from Citibank Cairo before sending.
Can I use CITIEGCX instead of CITIEGCXTRD?
CITIEGCX points to the main office of Citibank Cairo, while CITIEGCXTRD points to Trade Services Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIEGCXTRD.
What is the best way to send money to Citibank Cairo?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Citibank Cairo?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CITIEGCXTRD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.