SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2LSWP

CITIGB2LSWP belongs to Citibank N.a. in London, United Kingdom.

CITIGB2LSWP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIGB2LSWP
8-character codeCITIGB2L
Branch codeSWP
BankCitibank N.a.
BranchConfirmation Management Unit
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Citibank N.a. SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
SWP 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 uses BIC CITIGB2LSWP?

CITIGB2LSWP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Confirmation Management Unit, 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. All of them are listed on the page of Citibank N.a..

Can I use CITIGB2L instead of CITIGB2LSWP?

CITIGB2L is the main office of Citibank N.a., while CITIGB2LSWP points to Confirmation Management Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CITIGB2LSWP.

Do I need CITIGB2LSWP for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CITIGB2LSWP.

How long does a transfer to Citibank N.a. take?

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

What does each part of CITIGB2LSWP 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 SWP is the code of the department Confirmation Management Unit.

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