SWIFT/BIC code CITIGB2PAAM

CITIGB2PAAM belongs to Citibank N.a. in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

CITIGB2PAAM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCITIGB2PAAM
8-character codeCITIGB2P
Branch codeAAM
BankCitibank N.a.
BranchGts Edinburgh
CityEdinburgh
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).
2P Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
AAM 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 is behind BIC CITIGB2PAAM?

CITIGB2PAAM identifies Gts Edinburgh, part of Citibank N.a. in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Citibank N.a. in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of CITIGB2PAAM stand for?

CITI is the institution code of Citibank N.a., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2P is the code for the city or region and AAM is the code of the department Gts Edinburgh.

Do I need CITIGB2PAAM for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CITIGB2PAAM.

How long does a transfer to Citibank N.a. take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter CITIGB2PAAM incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CITIGB2PAAM against the details from Citibank N.a. before you confirm.

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