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SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2LEIU

CITIGB2LEIU belongs to Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom.

CITIGB2LEIU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIGB2LEIU
8-character codeCITIGB2L
Branch codeEIU
BankCitibank N.a.
BranchCitibank Central European Investigations Unit London
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
EIU 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2LEIU?

CITIGB2LEIU identifies Citibank Central European Investigations Unit London, a unit of Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CITIGB2L instead of CITIGB2LEIU?

CITIGB2L is the main office of Citibank N.a., while CITIGB2LEIU is Citibank Central European Investigations Unit London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CITIGB2LEIU if the recipient asks for it.

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

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

Do I need CITIGB2LEIU for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 CITIGB2LEIU.

Does Citibank N.a. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Citibank N.a. in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in CITIGB2LEIU stand for?

CITI is the institution code of Citibank N.a., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and EIU identifies the branch Citibank Central European Investigations Unit London.

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