SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2LEFX

CITIGB2LEFX belongs to Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom.

CITIGB2LEFX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIGB2LEFX
8-character codeCITIGB2L
Branch codeEFX
BankCitibank N.a.
BranchCitibank London Emfx Confirmations
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Citibank N.a. 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
EFX 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 SWIFT code CITIGB2LEFX?

CITIGB2LEFX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Citibank London Emfx Confirmations, a branch or department of Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Citibank N.a. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank N.a. in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Citibank N.a. in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need CITIGB2LEFX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CITIGB2LEFX.

What do the letters in CITIGB2LEFX mean?

CITI is the bank code of Citibank N.a., GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and EFX identifies the branch Citibank London Emfx Confirmations.

Can I use CITIGB2L instead of CITIGB2LEFX?

CITIGB2L points to the main office of Citibank N.a., while CITIGB2LEFX is Citibank London Emfx Confirmations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIGB2LEFX.

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